Research Specialist D

University OverviewThe University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.Posted Job TitleResearch Specialist DJob Profile TitleResearch Specialist DJob Description SummaryThis is a position for a Senior Research Specialist, who will work with an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at the School of Medicine. The laboratory studies the immune system, emerging infectious diseases, and rare rheumatic diseases. A major focus of the laboratory is understanding how proteins called interferons regulate immune responses. Many of the experiments performed in the laboratory involve animal models of human disease, including studies of viruses and an




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