Research Associate - Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics
Join a translational research team at the University of Pennsylvania investigating the intersection of circadian biology and cardiovascular health.
Best for:Researchers with a dual background in molecular biology and clinical translational science, specifically those experienced in circadian rhythms and cardiovascular physiology.
Overview
The Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT) at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Research Associate to join their academic support staff. This role involves a blend of wet lab experimentation, animal model studies, and clinical translational research. The successful candidate will investigate the role of molecular clocks in cardiovascular disease and the impact of circadian disruption on patient outcomes. The position is initially for one year, with potential for renewal up to a total of three years based on performance and funding availability.
What you'll do
- Design and execute wet lab experiments and animal model studies.
- Conduct clinical translational research and database or biobank analysis.
- Investigate the role of molecular clocks in cardiovascular disease pathology.
- Analyze the effects of circadian disruption on health and patient outcomes.
- Support laboratory research initiatives focused on prostanoid biology.
- Apply advanced statistical analytics and programming to clinical datasets.
- Utilize wearable device data to assess human circadian and diurnal rhythms.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD and/or MD
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Expertise in circadian biology and cardiovascular physiology.
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques including cell culture and molecular biology.
- Experience with mouse models and rodent cardiac surgery.
- Strong background in clinical translational research.
- Advanced statistical analytics and programming skills.
- Experience with omics analyses and wearable device data interpretation.
- Must hold a PhD and/or MD degree.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-09-29 (America/New_York)
Interested candidates should submit their application through the provided Interfolio portal. Ensure all required documentation is uploaded according to the portal instructions.
- CV
- Cover letter
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