Post-Doctoral Researcher

Drexel University's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 4,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design seeks a Post-Doctoral Researcher to support NIH-funded research on neurocognitive disorders. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Biological Sciences or Neuroscience and experience in neurobiology. This role involves conducting experiments, preparing reports, and training new lab members.

Benefits

Generous vacation and paid time off

11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match

Remote and flexible work options

Free tuition for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Experience in neurobiology or translational neuroscience setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyze experiments in line with research goals.
• Prepare scientific reports and drafts of manuscripts.
• Support training of new students or junior trainees.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Education

PhD or Doctorate in Biological Sciences / Neuroscience

Tools

Computational Biology

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Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

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About Drexel University

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

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Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.

Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan

As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.

Post-Doctoral Researcher

Apply now Job no: 505130

Work type: Full-Time

Location: Center City - Philadelphia, PA

Categories: College of Medicine

Job Summary

The Department of Pharmacology and Physiology is looking for a Post-Doctoral Researcher to support NIH-funded research activities within the Meucci lab. Ongoing projects focus on neurocognitive disorders associated with HIV infection and neuroinflammation in the context of substance abuse. Candidates with previous experience in these areas are strongly encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have outstanding communication and organization skills and thrive in a diverse environment.

Essential Functions

• Conduct and/or analyze experiments in line with the overall research goals of the lab and funded projects.
• Prepare scientific reports and drafts of manuscripts (papers / grants).
• Help develop new techniques.
• Support training of new students or junior trainees in basic lab techniques.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of PhD or Doctorate in Biological Sciences / Neuroscience.
• Experience in neurobiology or translational neuroscience setting and/or computational biology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Time management and organization skills.
• Highest work ethic standards.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Additionally, candidates will have the following qualifications:
• Self-learner and motivated
• Strong quantitative abilities
• Proven success working independently or as a member of a team
• Experience working with rodent animal models
• Experience with mammalian cell culture
• Goal-oriented and attention to details
  
  

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Lifting demands ≤ 25lbs
  
  

Location

• Center City - Philadelphia, PA
  
  

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt, grade K. Compensation for this grade ranges from 4,630.00 to 81,940 $ per year. You are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: May 16 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Jun 16 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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Post-Doctoral Researcher

Apply now Job no: 505130

Work type: Full-Time

Location: Center City - Philadelphia, PA

Categories: College of Medicine

Essential Functions

• Conduct and/or analyze experiments in line with the overall research goals of the lab and funded projects.
• Prepare scientific reports and drafts of manuscripts (papers / grants).
• Help develop new techniques.
• Support training of new students or junior trainees in basic lab techniques.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of PhD or Doctorate in Biological Sciences / Neuroscience.
• Experience in neurobiology or translational neuroscience setting and/or computational biology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Time management and organization skills.
• Highest work ethic standards.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Additionally, candidates will have the following qualifications:
• Self-learner and motivated
• Strong quantitative abilities
• Proven success working independently or as a member of a team
• Experience working with rodent animal models
• Experience with mammalian cell culture
• Goal-oriented and attention to details
  
  

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Lifting demands ≤ 25lbs
  
  

Location

• Center City - Philadelphia, PA
  
  

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt, grade K. Compensation for this grade ranges from 4,630.00 to 81,940 $ per year. You are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: May 16 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Jun 16 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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