Research Associate Position, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Research Associate Position, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism



Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date:

Apr 11, 2023

Close Date:

Apr 11, 2025

Description:

The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine 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). Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities may include experiments related to determining mechanisms underlying the functions of nuclear receptor corepressors and their interacting proteins in vivo using proteomic and functional genomic approaches with a longer term goal of understanding their role in metabolism, particularly related to diabetes and obesity.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop an individual training experience in research that allows the individual to attain personal career objectives while developing a career in an academic setting.

The Research Associate will be expected to collaborate with other members of the lab in their research areas and give their contributions. Applicants must have demonstrated excellent qualifications in research.

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 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).