Research Associate in Human Immunology
Join a translational immunology lab at the University of Pennsylvania to study immune dysregulation and type 1 diabetes.
Best for:Immunologists with strong expertise in T cell biology, multi-omic data analysis, and flow cytometry.
Overview
The Division of Rheumatology at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Research Associate to join Laura Su's laboratory. This role focuses on investigating immune dysregulation in autoimmune diseases, with a specific emphasis on identifying novel biomarkers for type 1 diabetes. The successful candidate will perform advanced immunological techniques and multi-omic data analysis to contribute to high-impact, publication-driven research. The position offers significant independence, opportunities for project leadership, and mentorship of junior lab members. This is a fixed-term appointment with potential for renewal based on performance and funding availability.
What you'll do
- Perform T cell stimulation, antibody staining, and cell sorting experiments.
- Prepare bulk and single-cell sequencing libraries for downstream analysis.
- Analyze and integrate multi-omic datasets including RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, TCR-seq, and BCR-seq.
- Apply advanced statistical modeling to interpret complex immunological data.
- Lead high-impact research projects and contribute to manuscript preparation.
- Mentor junior laboratory personnel and participate in collaborative research efforts.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Deep expertise in T cell biology and immunology techniques.
- Proficiency in tissue culture and flow cytometry.
- Proven track record in analyzing bulk and single-cell RNA-seq, TCR-seq, and BCR-seq data.
- Strong computational skills using R or Python.
- Solid understanding of adaptive immunity and advanced statistical methods.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-07-09 (America/New_York)
Interested candidates should submit their application through the university's official recruitment portal. Ensure all required documentation is uploaded to the provided link to be considered for the position.
- CV
- Cover letter
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