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Posted Job TitleSr. Research InvestigatorJob Profile TitleResearch Investigator, SeniorJob Description SummaryThe Center for Cytokine Storm Treatment & Laboratory (CSTL) is entering a new era of unprecedented opportunity to address cytokine storm disorders with major unmet medical need, such as COVID-19 and Castleman disease. Our discoveries in Castleman disease have set the stage for further successful treatments for devastating cytokine storm disorders. The CSTL combines ‘omic analyses of patient biospecimens, hypothesis-driven basic science research, and clinical data analyses to discover and pursue novel therapeutic approaches for cytokine storms through clinical trials and adoption in clinical practice.
Due to the continued growth of our program, we are searching for a new Senior Research Investigator to help facilitate Castleman disease and cytokine storm-related research projects, performing computational research with opportunities to work on several ‘omics datasets derived from cytokine storm disorder samples.Job Description
Under the Associate Director of Basic and Translational Research of the CSTL, the Senior Research Investigator will be tasked with developing computational workflows, analyzing ‘omics based datasets, working to identify promising candidates for further study, and working with clinicans/other researchers to cultivate collaboration for other hyperinflammatory disorders. In addition, the Senior Research Investigator will assist the Associate Director with research projects that involve cutting-edge genomics’ technologies. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and scientific experiences on a collaborative and hardworking team. The individual will be expected to participate in lab meetings, discussions, and assist with experiments of other lab members should the situation call for it. The applicant must be well organized and is expected to maintain an electronic notebook of analyses performed. Additional responsibilities will include organizing/implementing R/python/bash scripting pipelines for clinical/omics data.
Qualified candidates will have expertise in research planning, computational analyses, and a background in biology with a general interest in immunology and inflammatory disorders. Joining the CSTL offers scientific professionals the unique opportunity of seeing their research go from bench to bedside and making discoveries that could one day lead to cures for deadly conditions such as COVID-19 and Castleman disease.
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Job Location – City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolPerelman School of MedicinePay Range$36,368.00 – $132,600.00 Annual RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University Benefits
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