Research Associate - University of Pennsylvania

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 Expertise in 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 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 of manuscripts, and presenting data at outside meetings, and writing pilot grants.



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 to present at international symposia and scientific meetings and to publish new findings in high tier scientific journals.



Candidate should have a minimum of 5 years postdoctoral experience working in the area of hematologic malignancies and intracellular signaling mechanisms.



We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.






The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action (http://www.upenn.edu/affirm-action/) and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).