Research Associate-ITMAT
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA0–3 yrs5h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 3 years
- Must know
- Patient careStatisticsData analysis
- Work
- On-site in Philadelphia
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Statistics35%Patient care23%Data analysis22%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 2, 2026 · still open
Sign in free to see which of these skills your resume already shows.
About the Role
The Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT) at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, is seeking a Research Associate in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment is initially for one year, with potential for renewal up to a total of three years, based on performance and funding.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute wet lab experiments.
- Design and execute animal model experiments.
- Design and execute clinical studies.
- Conduct database or biobank research.
- Study the role molecular clocks in cardiovascular disease.
- Study the effects of circadian disruption on health and patient outcomes.
- Support the lab’s work on prostanoid biology.
- Support translational studies relating to circadian biology, human circadian and diurnal rhythms, and cardiovascular physiology and disease.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Expertise in circadian biology.
- Expertise in cardiovascular physiology and pathology.
- Skills in laboratory techniques including:
- Cell culture
- Molecular biology
- Mouse models
- Rodent cardiac surgery
- Strong experience in the clinical portion of the work, including:
- Clinical translational research
- Advanced statistical analytics
- Omics analyses
- Wearable device application and data analysis
- Statistical programming languages
Qualifications
- Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree required.
- A degree in medicine or a strong understanding of human physiology and disease is desired.