Research Associate at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Research Associate



Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date:

Sep 12, 2023

Close Date:

Sep 12, 2025

Description:

The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics 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 human disaggregase biology and TDP-43 bait RNA technology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities may include designing and carrying out experiments in the field of biochemistry and/or molecular biology, presenting findings at group meetings and conferences, helping advise students with day-to-day experimental questions and methods, assisting PI in grant and paper writing, and maintaining laboratory stocks.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to further develop critical thinking skills, familiarize with related literature and prepare manuscripts and grant preparations, and present research findings in national and international meetings.

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).