Research Associate position in Nephrology

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania is seeking researchers for the Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension division to perform advanced bioinformatics analyses on genetic and genomic datasets related to kidney diseases.

The role offers collaboration with the Penn/CHOP Kidney Innovation Center and mentorship in genomics and grants.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. required.
• Expertise in human genetics and related genomics fields.
• Experience with large-scale genetic or genomic datasets beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bioinformatics analyses of genetic/genomics/epigenetic data related to kidney disease.
• Collaborate with Penn/CHOP Kidney Innovation Center for joint projects.
• Lead primary data analyses and contribute to publication of results.

Skills

Bioinformatics analysis

Statistical genetics

Computational biology

Genomics

Pharmacogenetics

Functional genomics

Genome editing

Kidney genetics

Translational genomics

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D.

Tools

R

Python

Bioconductor

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.

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.