Research Associate in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in brain tumor biology and human genetics

Responsibilities

• Working with the Principal Investigator on designing, carrying out, and analyzing complex experiments in the area of brain tumor biology.
• Leading the implementation of experimental projects.
• Designing the translational/basic science experiments to test hypotheses related to research goals.
• Using in vitro (cell culture/organoids), in vivo animal models, and primary patient samples.
• Conducting thorough data analysis and manuscript preparation.
• Conducting grant preparation.
• Supervising more junior lab members.
• Organizing lab meetings and ensuring individual lab members are ready for presentations.
• Developing independence in research through writing grants and peer-reviewed publications.

Requirements

• Expertise in omics (transcriptomics and computational skills).
• Experience with immunologic assays.
• Experience with animal experiments/creation of novel genetic models.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated and independent thinking.
• Desire to work in a complex and high energy environment.

Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

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