Research Investigator Senior

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Research Investigator Senior

Research Investigator, Senior

Designs, executes, and oversees advance experiments and assists the PI to develop and implement research programs. The responsibilities include data analyses and presentation, manuscript, grant, and protocol writing. This is a leadership role implying supervisory role and training responsibilities. Prior experience in working with transgenic mouse models, molecular biology, and immunology are required. Desired skills include advanced multicolor flow cytometry, RNA modification and delivery tools, and expertise in sequencing technologies.

The individual is expected to have strong communication skills and work well on collaborative projects and be adept in problem solving. Several years of postdoctoral level experience and beyond are preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis and other aspects of quantitative and qualitative research as well as theoretical research

• Review, edit, format, and write manuscripts for publication and of grant proposals

• Assist with and often direct the design and implementation of original surveys

• Perform data collection and management

• Administer literature reviews

• Present data at meetings and conferences

• Supervise students and technicians

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, and 5 to 7 years of postdoctoral experience is required.

Position continuation is contingent on continued funding.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Perelman School of Medicine

$79,500.00 - $94,796.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

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