Sr. Research Investigator

University of Pennsylvania•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Hybrid

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. Sr. Research Investigator needed to engage in bioinformatics research projects in biomedicine, both collaboratively and as lead scientist. The lab supports a diverse set of collaborative projects spanning transcriptomics, proteomics, and functional genomics, while also engaging in methods development and evaluation where appropriate. The successful candidate will play a central role in analysis, interpretation, and publication of research findings. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong quantitative and computational backgrounds. Prior experience in bioinformatics is expected. Experience in circadian biology, benchmarking and data simulation are a plus, but depth of thinking and the ability to learn new domains quickly are valued more highly than narrow specialization. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to manuscripts and present work clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines are essential. We are a highly collaborative and intellectually rigorous group. Candidates should be comfortable engaging deeply with technical problems, taking ownership of their work, and continuously expanding their skill set. This position is contingent upon continued funding

Requirements

PhD and 5 to 7 years of postdoctoral experience is required.
Demonstrated programming ability (Python required; R proficiency expected), with evidence of writing clear, well-structured, and maintainable code
Solid grounding in statistical methods, including regression and multiple testing
Experience analyzing high-throughput biological data
Ability to work independently on open-ended problems

Nice To Haves

Training in mathematics, statistics and computer science.
Experience developing new methods or analytical approaches
Familiarity with web-based tools or data presentation
Experience in circadian biology, benchmarking and data simulation

Responsibilities

Engage in bioinformatics research projects in biomedicine, both collaboratively and as lead scientist.
Perform data analysis and methods development.
Support a diverse set of collaborative projects and play a central role in analysis, interpretation and publication of research findings.
Contribute to manuscripts, attend conferences and present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

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
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
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
exceptional tuition benefits
tuition assistance here at Penn
tuition assistance at other institutions for dependent children
generous retirement plans
Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans
save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis
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
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
substantial savings on other goods and services
Flexible Work Hours
Penn Home Ownership Services
Adoption Assistance