Research Investigator, Senior

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Posted Job Title

Research Investigator, Senior

Job Profile Title

Research Investigator, Senior

Job Description Summary

Job Description

A Senior Research Investigator position will be immediately available in Dr. Ling Qin’s laboratory in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. The primary focus of this job is to assist with research on human bone marrow mesenchymal and hematopoietic cells that are related to diseases such as osteoporosis and cancers. Other job duties include lab management, record keeping, and small animal handling. Candidate must be self-motivated and the recipient of a Ph.D. or M.D. The successful candidate should have strong background in standard molecular and biological techniques, cell culture and/or animal model. Previous experience in bone biology, immunohistochemistry, and bone marrow stromal stem cell culture is preferred but not required. The candidate is expected to design and execute experiments, collect and analyze data, and publish papers in scientific journals.

Candidate must be self-motivated and the recipient of a Ph.D. or M.D. The successful candidate should have strong background in standard molecular and biological techniques, cell culture and/or animal model. Previous experience in bone biology, immunohistochemistry, and bone marrow stromal stem cell culture is preferred but not required. The candidate is expected to design and execute experiments, collect and analyze data, and publish papers in scientific journals.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD and 5 to 7 years of postdoctoral experience is required.

Position is contingent upon continued funding.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$80,891.00 - $41,454.44 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orient