Research Associate (Zaret Lab)
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine · Philadelphia, PA · Yesterday
AnalystFull-time
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Jul 15, 2026 – Deadline: Jul 15, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
About the role
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).
Responsibilities
- Investigation of the basis by which gene regulatory proteins can invade heterochromatin to elicit cell fate changes
- Further develop critical thinking skills and familiarize with related literature and experimental techniques
- Prepare manuscripts and grant proposals
- Present research findings at national and international meetings
- Mentor junior scientists
- Participate in career trainings offered by the University
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree
- Expertise in pulldown-mass spectrometry, protein purification and reconstitution, stem cell culture and differentiation, molecular biology, and genomics
- Minimum of 4-5 years of postdoctoral experience