What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate (Wan Lab) position at University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine?
University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Cancer Biology
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date
Feb 04, 2026
Deadline
Feb 04, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The Department of Cancer 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 protein biochemistry, cell culture techniques, molecular biology, imaging, epigenetics and chromatin biology, and animal models of development and cancer. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.
Responsibilities may include investigation of epigenetic mechanisms in development and cancer, using a wide range of approaches including molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, epigenomic analysis, and animal models.
The successful applicant will have an opportunity to further develop critical thinking skills, get familiarized with related literatures and experimental techniques, participate in manuscript and grant preparation, present research findings in national and international meetings, mentor junior scientists, and participate in career trainings offered by the University.
Candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years postdoctoral experience.
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date
Feb 04, 2026
Deadline
Feb 04, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The Department of Cancer 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 protein biochemistry, cell culture techniques, molecular biology, imaging, epigenetics and chromatin biology, and animal models of development and cancer. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.
Responsibilities may include investigation of epigenetic mechanisms in development and cancer, using a wide range of approaches including molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, epigenomic analysis, and animal models.
The successful applicant will have an opportunity to further develop critical thinking skills, get familiarized with related literatures and experimental techniques, participate in manuscript and grant preparation, present research findings in national and international meetings, mentor junior scientists, and participate in career trainings offered by the University.
Candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years postdoctoral experience.