Research Associate — Molecular & Cellular Biology

Upenn; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Research Associate in the Department of Oral Medicine to participate in a cutting-edge program using molecular biology, sequencing, and mouse models. This role reports to Dr.

Cagla Akay-Espinoza and offers opportunities to develop an independent project aligned with the lab's goals. The successful candidate will contribute to study design, data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and grant applications, within a multidisciplinary environment that

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree.
• About five years of postdoctoral research experience.
• Experience with molecular and cellular biology.
• Experience with next-generation sequencing technologies.
• Proficiency in mammalian cell culture and mouse models.
• Strong publication record.
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills.
• Ability to design experiments and assist grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab studies involving molecular biology, sequencing, mammalian cell culture, and mouse models.
• Assist with experimental design and data interpretation.
• Prepare manuscripts and contribute to grant applications.
• Develop an independent research project aligned with the lab program.
• Pursue external research funding opportunities.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Next-gen sequencing

Mammalian cell culture

Mouse models

Scientific writing

Grant writing

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. / M.D. or equivalent

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Research Associate in the Department of Oral Medicine to participate in a cutting-edge program using molecular biology, sequencing, and mouse models. This role reports to Dr.

Cagla Akay-Espinoza and offers opportunities to develop an independent project aligned with the lab's goals. The successful candidate will contribute to study design, data interpretation, manuscript preparation, and grant applications, within a multidisciplinary environment that