Senior Research Investigator (Department of Hematology/Oncology)

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

About The Position

The Shaw-Hahn laboratory pursues basic and translational research on global pathogens including HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV). For HIV, the laboratory makes extensive use of the simian-human immunodeficiency virus (SHIV) model of infection in Indian rhesus macaque monkeys. This requires that the successful applicant to have a high level of scientific knowledge and understanding of RNA viruses and complex biological and immunological systems. This individual must have extensive experience working with BSL2/3 pathogens. It is expected that this position will lead basic and translational research projects supporting the overall mission of the laboratory. A PhD, is required along with at least 5 years of post doctoral experience working with HIV, SIV, SHIV, HCV or related pathogens.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, and 5 to 7 years of postdoctoral experience is required.
Contingent upon funding.

Responsibilities

DNA sequencing and analysis
Broadly neutralizing monoclonal antibody isolation and characterization
Single genome amplification and analysis
Molecular characterization of Env-Ab coevolution leading to neutralization breadth
mRNA and protein trimer HIV-1 immunogen design
Conduct of preclinical vaccination studies in Indian rhesus macaques
Perform data analysis and other aspects of quantitative and qualitative research as well as theoretical research
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
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Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.