Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania

Description

The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology 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 advanced cell culture techniques, genetic engineering of mammalian cells, biochemistry, specifically splicing analysis, metabolism—especially analysis of mitochondrial function, and animal models of cancer.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include investigation of the role of splicing factors in hematologic malignancy and normal hematopoietic cells with a focus on PINK1 regulation by metabolic function.

Responsibilities include:

• Short- and long-term planning of experiments.
• Conceptual development of experimental goals in collaboration with the PI.
• Execution and interpretation of experiments.
• Establishing collaborations with other scientists at Penn and outside institutions.
• Writing and editing manuscripts.
• Presenting data at outside meetings.
• Writing pilot grants.

Research Opportunities

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to further develop critical experimental models, develop and test new hypotheses, and perform ground work for preclinical studies that will support an RO1 application by the PI.

Opportunities also include presenting at international symposia and scientific meetings and publishing new findings in high-tier scientific journals.

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A Ph.D. degree.
• Expertise in advanced cell culture techniques.
• Expertise in genetic engineering of mammalian cells.
• Expertise in biochemistry, specifically splicing analysis.
• Expertise in metabolism, especially analysis of mitochondrial function.
• Expertise in animal models of cancer.
• A minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral experience working in the area of hematologic malignancies and intracellular signaling mechanisms.

Diversity Statement

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense.

The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.