Research Assistant Professor of Neuroscience

Inside Higher Ed; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Professor in Neuroscience to develop a research program focused on sleep regulation. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and expertise in high-density electrophysiology, optogenetics, and neural data analysis. The successful candidate will also mentor graduate and post-doctoral trainees and is expected to secure extramural funding. This role is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative research at a prestigious university.

Qualifications

• Expertise in state-of-the-art recording and manipulation techniques is required.
• Distinguished record of scholarship with publications on in vivo electrophysiology.
• Expected to attract and maintain extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research program focused on sleep regulation mechanisms.
• Train graduate students and post-doctoral investigators.

Skills

High-density electrophysiology

Optogenetics

Computational analysis of neural data

Behavioral learning paradigms

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

Overview

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Nov 05, 2025

Deadline: Nov 05, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Neuroscience at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of state-of-the-art recording and manipulation techniques, including high-density electrophysiology, optogenetics, and computational analysis of neural data and proficiency with behavioral learning paradigms. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include the development of an independent research program focused on the circuit-level mechanisms underlying sleep regulation in the mammalian brain.

Candidates should have a distinguished record of scholarship, evidenced by publications on in vivo electrophysiology and on the neural control and function of sleep. The successful candidate will be expected to attract and maintain extramural funding. Teaching responsibilities may include training of graduate students and post-doctoral investigators.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.