Drosophila Neurogenetics & Sleep Research Associate

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate in the Department of Psychiatry. The appointment is initially for one year with possible renewal based on performance and funding. Candidates should have a Ph.D.

or equivalent and strong background in Drosophila neurogenetics, sleep and sensory neuroscience. Responsibilities include experimental design and execution, genetics and behavioral studies, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in neuroscience, biology, or related field.
• Experience using Drosophila to investigate neural mechanisms of behavior.
• Experience with sleep and/or sensory neuroscience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments on Drosophila to study neural and molecular mechanisms of sleep and sensory processing.
• Perform genetics and behavioral studies, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Prepare manuscripts and presentations; mentor junior lab members.

Skills

Drosophila neurogenetics

Behavioral neuroscience

Sleep analysis

Genetic manipulation

Quantitative data analysis

Scientific writing

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Tools

Fluorescence imaging

Drosophila genetics

Molecular biology techniques

Job description

University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate in the Department of Psychiatry. The appointment is initially for one year with possible renewal based on performance and funding. Candidates should have a Ph.D.

or equivalent and strong background in Drosophila neurogenetics, sleep and sensory neuroscience. Responsibilities include experimental design and execution, genetics and behavioral studies, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and