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
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
- 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, mortgages, goods and services
- Flexible work options
- Forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
