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Two Postdoctoral Positions : Philadelphia, PA, United States

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Departments of Genetics and Medicine

Description

The lab of Dr. Daniel Rader seeks applications from talented candidates for two open post-doctoral positions in the Departments of Genetics and Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The individuals will carry out funded research projects related to new pathways in lipid metabolism and vascular disease inspired by human genetics. Approaches include cell biology, biochemistry, mouse models, functional genomics, and computational biology. The selected candidates will have opportunity to select and develop specific projects, acquire new skills, participate in grant writing, and participate in seminars and other academic activities, including presenting at national conferences.

Qualifications
• PhD and/or MD in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, or computational biology or related field
• Working knowledge of statistical methods and algorithms for the analysis of high density functional genomics data
• Ability to work collaboratively and be interested in working with individuals from many different backgrounds including clinicians and basic scientists
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Must be a U.S. citizen or possess a U.S. permanent residency card

Contact

Please forward a cover letter, an updated CV, and the names and contact information of 3 references to:

Cathy Warford
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
3400 Civic Center Blvd., Bldg. 421 Room 11-130-2
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Email: "djrlab@mail.med.upenn.edu"