Research Associate in the Academic Support Staff

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in Philadelphia seeks a Research Associate for the Department of Dermatology. The role involves planning experiments, analyzing genetic models, and using advanced genomics techniques. A successful applicant will supervise junior members and assist in scientific paper preparation. A Ph.D. degree is required. This is an equal opportunity position.

Qualifications

• Must have a Ph.D. degree.
• Experience in genomics techniques like ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, and ATAC-seq.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experiments related to cell signaling and epigenetic mechanisms.
• Prepare scientific papers and supervise junior lab members.

Education

Ph.D. degree

Tools

ChIP-seq

RNA-seq

ATAC-seq

Job description

The Department of Dermatology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Research Associate positions in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities may include planning and executing experiments to study cell signaling and epigenetic mechanisms controlling development, regeneration, stem cell activity, and tumorigenesis of the epidermis and its appendages; generation and phenotypic analysis of genetic mouse models; use of genomics techniques including ChIP-seq, RNA-seq and ATAC-seq; presenting the results of experiments at laboratory meetings, departmental seminars, and national and international meetings.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to aide in the preparation of scientific papers; and supervising junior lab members including technicians and students.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.