Research Investigator, Senior

Research Investigator, Senior

The Musunuru lab is a research group within the Cardiovascular Institute at the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Our lab specializes in therapeutic gene editing, with a specific focus on using next-generation CRISPR tools for in vivo gene editing to address cardiovascular, metabolic, and other diseases. We are currently seeking to hire a Senior Research Investigator to join our team and initiate, contribute, and oversee the development of projects to support and accelerate the translational work of the laboratory.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in biology, bioengineering, and/or molecular biology. Experience with in vitro and in vivo gene editing and/or gene therapy is highly desired. The primary responsibilities of the position include initiating, contributing to, and managing the development of multiple gene editing projects; assisting the research team in generating study reports that cover project development, research design, data collection, and quantitative analyses;

assisting the research team in preparing manuscripts, publications, and grant applications; training and supervising staff, as well as interfacing with existing postdoctoral fellows and students in the laboratory; and overseeing recordkeeping for laboratory projects to facilitate the preparation of regulatory submissions. The candidate will work in close partnership with the Principal Investigators to ensure the success of all research studies.

This position is contingent upon favorable funding.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct biochemical and molecular biology assays related to gene editing.
• Conduct mouse studies related to gene editing.
• Oversee laboratory operations, particularly recordkeeping.
• Assist PIs, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows with experimental procedures and analyses.
• Conduct data analyses.
• Development of protocols and study reports.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

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

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$79,500.00 - $ 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Special Requirements 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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