Research Associate Shi Lab

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine seeks a postdoctoral researcher to advance CRISPR-based delivery systems for cancer biology in the Kelley Research Building, Philadelphia.

You will work with molecular biology and sequencing methods, mentor junior scientists, prepare manuscripts, and present work at national and international meetings.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 3–5 years of postdoctoral experience.
• Specialization in genome editing, CRISPR, primary cell culture, and sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Develop CRISPR-based delivery genome editing toolkits for cancer and primary cells.
• Apply molecular biology, sequencing, and multiplex data analysis techniques.
• Prepare manuscripts and present findings at national and international meetings.
• Mentor junior scientists and participate in career development programs offered by the University.

Skills

Genome editing

CRISPR

Molecular biology

Next-gen sequencing

Bioinformatics

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Cancer Biology

Location: Kelley Research Building, 421Curie Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Open Date: Oct 26, 2026

Deadline: Oct 26, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Developing CRISPR technology for delivery genome engineering toolkits in cancer cells and primary cells. To achieve this, the candidate will employ a variety of techniques, encompassing molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, and multiplex data analysis.

Applicants will have the opportunity to enhance critical thinking skills, become acquainted with CRISPR genome editing literature and experimental techniques, prepare manuscripts, present research findings at national and international meetings, mentor junior scientists, and partake in career development training programs offered by the University.

Specialty and expertise in genome editing, CRISPR, primary cell culture techniques, molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, basic bioinformatics

Qualifications

Candidate should have a a Ph.D. and minimum of 3-5 years postdoctoral experience. Candidate should have specialty and expertise in genome editing, CRISPR, primary cell culture techniques, molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, and basic bioinformatics.