Senior Research Investigator
About The Position
The Infectious Diseases Division seeks a Senior Research Investigator to join Dr. Katharine Bar’s translational HIV research lab focused on understanding HIV persistence during therapy and advancing cure strategies. The role involves designing and conducting molecular virology experiments (e.g., PCR, sequencing, cloning, and cell culture assays), analyzing data, contributing to manuscripts, and collaborating on research projects. Candidates should have a PhD with relevant postdoctoral experience, strong communication skills, experience with viral and biospecimen work, and a willingness to mentor trainees.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, and 5 to 7 years of postdoctoral experience is required.
- Experience with molecular biology and sequencing is required.
- Strong computer skills are essential.
- Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills including when working closely students; ability to multi-task; and flexibility to shift focus between multiple projects as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with viruses in cell culture strongly preferred.
- Experience processing biospecimens, including blood and tissues is preferred.
- Prior experience working with viruses and BSL II agents is preferred.
- HIV research experience preferred.
- Applicants with prior publications and presentations in biomedical science preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design, perform and analyze molecular virology experiments, including sequencing, cloning, and infectivity assays
- Perform cell culture based assays to assess virus phenotype
- Process biospecimens
- Analyze, synthesize, generate figures and communicate results of experiments
- Supervise students and technicians
- Assist in ordering, lab management, and regulatory compliance issues
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- excellent healthcare
- 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 to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
- tuition assistance here at Penn for employees, their spouse, and dependent children
- tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
- generous retirement plans
- pre-tax or Roth basis retirement savings
- long-term care insurance
- wellness and work-life resources
- access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- free or discounted admission and memberships to Penn arts and cultural centers and museums
- discounts on goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks
- flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments
- forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia
- adoption assistance for qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
