Research Investigator Senior
About The Position
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and 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, and much more. Leads, oversees, and designs advanced computational and bioinformatic experiments in coordination with the principal investigator. Necessary skills include expertise in several advanced coding languages (Python, R), machine learning, deep learning, DNA-Seq, RNA-Seq and multi-omics bioinformatic pipelines, using the HPC cluster, advanced statistical testing, identification and structural evaluation of DNA repeats in genomic data sets, and other computational skills. Qualified candidates will have a substantial understanding of DNA damage response and computational methods used to identify biomarkers of response to DNA damage response inhibitors. SRI will assist the principal investigator in developing and implementing several research projects in this field of study, as well as assist other laboratory members with computational and statistical analyses pertinent to their research. SRI will also be responsible for preparing manuscripts and grant proposals, as well as presenting research finding in various forums. The position requires the ability to work independently, mange multiple projects, and effectively collaborate within a multidisciplinary research environment. Position is contingent on continued grant support.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, and 5 to 7 years of postdoctoral experience is required.
- Expertise in several advanced coding languages (Python, R)
- Machine learning
- Deep learning
- DNA-Seq
- RNA-Seq
- Multi-omics bioinformatic pipelines
- Using the HPC cluster
- Advanced statistical testing
- Identification and structural evaluation of DNA repeats in genomic data sets
- Other computational skills
- Substantial understanding of DNA damage response and computational methods used to identify biomarkers of response to DNA damage response inhibitors
- Ability to work independently
- Manage multiple projects
- Effectively collaborate within a multidisciplinary research environment
Responsibilities
- Perform data analysis and other aspects of quantitative and qualitative research related to main research project
- Review, edit, format, and write manuscripts for publication and of grant proposals
- Assist PI, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate students with data analysis, as assigned by PI
- Other research and administrative duties
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Excellent healthcare benefits
- Tuition benefits for employees and their families
- Generous retirement benefits
- Wide variety of professional development opportunities
- Supportive work and family benefits
- 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
- 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
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, and mortgages
- Flexible Work Hours
- Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
