Research Assistant Professor, CHOP Neurology

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational and research institution in Philadelphia seeks a Research Assistant Professor in Neurology to focus on oligodendrocyte biology and myelination. Ideal candidates will have expertise in cell culture and microscopy techniques, a Ph.D., and the ability to lead research initiatives. The position offers opportunities for collaboration in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with imaging and analysis of oligodendrocytes in vitro and in vivo.
• Ability to develop collaborative and independent research programs.
• Supervise postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop research programs related to myelination.
• Coordinate NIH-funded grant efforts with collaborators.
• Participate in writing grants, reports, and manuscripts.

Skills

Primary cell culture of oligodendrocytes

Fluorescence microscopy

Confocal microscopy

Live cell microscopy

Knowledge of cellular organellar structure

Education

Ph.D. degree

Job description

Overview

Research Assistant Professor, CHOP Neurology

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Jan 09, 2025

Deadline: Jan 09, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Responsibilities

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of oligodendrocyte biology and myelination with knowledge of lysosomal and cytoskeletal functions. The successful candidate will have experience in methods including primary cell culture of oligodendrocytes, imaging and analysis of oligodendrocyte in vitro and in vivo using fluorescence, confocal, live cell microscopy, knowledge of cellular organellar structure, function, and interactions to study the generation of the myelin sheath and regeneration in the context of developmental and neurodegenerative diseases and injury. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing collaborative and independent research programs related to myelination and the relationship between glial cells in the nervous system. The candidate may supervise postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff coordinating NIH-funded grant efforts with local, national, and international collaborators. The candidate may participate in writing grants, reports, and manuscripts.

Consistently ranked a world leader in patient care, education, and research, the Division of Neurology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia boasts robust research programs investigating a variety of genetic and acquired neurologic conditions. Our research is diverse but centered on identifying and understanding the mechanisms of neurological diseases that affect children and adolescents to design appropriate treatments. Integrated research programs partner with the Division of Child Neurology with basic neuroscientists, developmental pediatrics, metabolic medicine, psychiatry, cardiology, critical pediatric and neonatal medicine, and adult neurology across Children's Hospital and the University of Pennsylvania.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are EOEs. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

(Note: Qualifications are described within the Responsibilities section as part of the candidate requirements.)

Application Instructions

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.