Research Associate Position - Division of Rheumatology

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Rheumatology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, invites applications for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment is initially for one year with potential renewal based on performance and funding.

The role requires expertise in antigen-specific CD4+ T cell analysis, protein biochemistry, and spectral flow cytometry. Candidates will lead projects, troubleshoot experiments, and assist in manuscript and grant writing.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in immunology or a closely related field.
• Five years of postdoctoral experience in human immunology at start.
• Strong background in molecular biology, cell culture, immunological assays and recombinant protein production.
• Experience with computational analysis and wet-lab workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Troubleshoot experiments and analyze data.
• Assist in manuscript and grant writing; contribute to grant proposals and publications.
• Mentor and train junior lab members and students.

Skills

Lead projects

Troubleshoot experiments

Manuscript and grant writing

Collaboration / teamwork

Mentor/teach junior lab members

Self-motivated

Education

Ph.D. in Immunology or related field

Tools

Spectral flow cytometry

Peptide‑MHC multimers

Protein biochemistry

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Department of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Medicine - Rheumatology

Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

The Division of Rheumatology in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position 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). Expertise is required in the specific area of antigen‑specific CD4+ T cell analysis using peptide‑MHC multimers, protein biochemistry, and spectral flow cytometry. Five years of postdoctoral experience in human immunology is required at the start of this position. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities may include the ability to lead projects and work cooperatively with others, carry out and troubleshoot experiments, and assist in manuscript and grant writing. Previous computational and wet‑lab experience is required.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to collaborate on grant proposals and journal publications, participate in the department's educational programs as assigned, and mentor/teach junior lab members. The selected candidate will work in an interdisciplinary environment with experts in immunology, autoimmunity, and statistical modeling.

The successful applicant will be self‑motivated and have a strong background in standard molecular and biological techniques, cell culture, immunological assays, and recombinant protein production.

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.