Research Associate position in Nephrology

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, seeks candidates for multiple Research Associate positions in the Academic Support Staff within the Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension area of the Department of Medicine. The appointment is initially for one year with potential renewal based on performance and funding through a three-year window.

Expertise spans human genetics, pharmacogenomics, functional genomics, and translational genomic medicine.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. degree.
• Expertise in human genetics including statistical genetics, computational biology, pharmacogenomics/genomics, functional genomics, genome editing, structural variation analysis, kidney genetics and translational genomic medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform bioinformatics analysis of genetic, genomics and epigenetic datasets related to kidney disease.
• Collaborate with Penn/CHOP Kidney Innovation Center to facilitate joint efforts.
• Publish and present results; receive mentorship for grant applications and independent faculty positions.

Skills

Bioinformatics analysis

Genetics

Statistical genetics

Computational biology

Pharmacogenomics

Education

Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D.

Tools

R

Python

Genomics tools

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Department of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Medicine - Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Aug 11, 2025

Deadline: Aug 11, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Division of Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension in the Department of Medicine 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). Expertise is required in the specific area of human genetics, including statistical genetics, computational biology, pharmacogenetics/genomics, functional genomics, genome editing, structural variation analysis, kidney genetics and familiarity with studies addressing translational genomic medicine. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities may include bioinformatics analysis of genetic, genomics, epigenetic datasets associated with kidney disease development. Working with collaborators and being part of the Penn/CHOP Kidney Innovation Center to facilitate collaborative efforts.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to receive mentorship in genetics, genomics and bioinformatics. The applicant will be responsible for primary data analysis and publish and present results. Mentorship will also be provided for grant application and independent faculty position application.