Research Investigator, Senior

University of Pennsylvania

4d•$80,891 - $108,726•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Investigator Sr. (SRI) will act in a leadership role, overseeing and designing advanced experiments. He/she will assist the Principal Investigator and play a leading role in developing a research program in the advancement of upper respiratory epithelial defenses. Importantly, this individual should have substantial experience in the growth and manipulation of primary human epithelial cultures and analysis of infection of primary cultures with respiratory pathogens, and have experience with confocal microscopy, cilia beat frequency analysis, and immunologic assays, including flow and flow sorting. He/she will play a crucial role in all aspects of research products, including development, implementation, computational modeling, and data analysis. In the development stage, the SRI will assess proposed projects by conducting feasibility studies to provide valuable input regarding viability, efficiency, timeline, and study design. In the implementation stage, he/she will supervise and perform the project. This includes overseeing the workflow and productivity of lab personnel and providing training to them on specific techniques as necessary. Finally, the SRI will be responsible for data analysis, preparation of manuscripts, and presentation of research findings through various forums. Senior Research Investigator must demonstrate the ability to analyze and present data in a professional "publication-ready" format and to be able to independently prepare manuscripts and grant writing for submission. Senior Research Investigator requires effective problem-solving abilities; communication and writing skills are critical. Must possess the ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently. Position is contingent on continued funding.

Requirements

M.D., Ph.D., and 5-7 years of post doctoral experience required.
Highly advanced professional discipline.
Substantial experience in growth and manipulation of primary human epithelial cultures.
Analysis of infection of primary cultures with respiratory pathogens.
Experience with confocal microscopy.
Cilia beat frequency analysis.
Immunologic assays including flow and flow sorting.
Experience with computational modeling.

Responsibilities

Leads, oversees, and designs advanced experiments.
Assists the principal investigator and plays a leading role in developing a research program in the advancement of specific area of study.
Plays a crucial role in all aspects of research products including development, implementation, and data analysis.
Assesses proposed projects by conducting feasibility studies to provide valuable input regarding viability, efficiency, timeline, and study design.
Oversees workflow and productivity of lab personnel and providing training to them on specific techniques as necessary.
Responsible for data analysis, preparation of manuscripts, and presenting research findings through various forums.
Supervises and performs the project.
Demonstrates the ability to analyze and present data in a professional "publication-ready" format.
Independently prepare manuscripts and grant writing for submission.
Effective problem-solving abilities; communication and writing skills are critical.
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.

Benefits

Excellent healthcare benefits for employees and their families.
Tuition benefits for employees and their families.
Generous retirement benefits.
A wide variety of professional development opportunities.
Supportive work and family benefits.
A wealth of health and wellness programs and resources.
Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
Eligibility for tuition assistance at other institutions for dependent children.
Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options.
Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Substantial amount of time away from work (vacations, personal affairs, illness, injury, family time).
Long-Term Care Insurance partnership with Genworth Financial.
Wellness and Work-life Resources.
Professional and Personal Development resources.
Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries).
Discounts and Special Services (arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service, movie tickets, theme parks).
Flexible Work Hours.
Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees).
Adoption Assistance (reimbursement for qualified expenses).