What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctor Fellow position at University of Pennsylvania?
The Leung Lab consists of biologists, clinicians, and computational scientists working together to study how skin and other organs respond to injury and inflammation, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes. We focus on understanding the molecular drivers of scar formation, unraveling the mechanisms driving skin diseases, identifying prognostic and predictive biomarkers to improve clinical diagnosis, and discovering new treatments to enable personalized medicine.
The purpose of this position is to perform research to study human inflammatory skin diseases. The ideal individual will have a PhD or equivalent degree and at least 5 years’ experience in biology, including mouse models. The individual should also be willing to work in a highly collaborative environment to support ongoing projects in the laboratory, train lab members, independently design/coordinate/execute research studies in consultation with the PI, and help in preparing manuscripts, presentations, and grant applications.
To apply, please email a letter of interest and a CV that includes three references to Dr. Leung.
Please include 1) a statement about your interest in our lab, 2) career goals and objectives, and 3) information about citizenship/residency/Visa status.
