Assistant Professor, Olfactory Neuroscience (Non‑Tenure)

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, seeks an Assistant Professor (non-tenure research track) to lead investigations into the neural basis of odor processing in the human brain. Candidates must hold a Ph.D.

and have expertise integrating intracranial EEG, direct electrical stimulation, and single-neuron recordings with odor tasks. Responsibilities include independent and collaborative research, training lab personnel, and pursuing extramural

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in a relevant field.
• Expertise in the neural basis of odor processing.
• Experience with intracranial EEG and odor tasks.
• Ability to train lab personnel and obtain extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on odor coding in the human olfactory system.
• Train lab personnel and mentor students.
• Prepare grant proposals and secure extramural funding.
• Publish peer‑reviewed papers and disseminate findings.

Skills

Neural data analysis

Intracranial EEG

Direct electrical stimulation

Single neuron recordings

Odor tasks

Breathing recordings

Education

Ph.D. degree

Tools

Intracranial recording

Neural data analysis tools

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, seeks an Assistant Professor (non-tenure research track) to lead investigations into the neural basis of odor processing in the human brain. Candidates must hold a Ph.D.

and have expertise integrating intracranial EEG, direct electrical stimulation, and single-neuron recordings with odor tasks. Responsibilities include independent and collaborative research, training lab personnel, and pursuing extramural