Research Associate in Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry, seeks a Research Associate to advance translational neuroscience research in the Corder lab.

The role emphasizes designing and conducting experiments to understand brain mechanisms related to pain and drug addiction, with training in cutting-edge techniques.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree required for consideration.
• Experience in neuroscience research focusing on brain mechanisms.
• Ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and contribute to manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experimental studies to investigate brain mechanisms underlying pain and drug addiction.
• Employ advanced neuroscience techniques such as rodent behavioral assays, immunohistochemistry, in vivo calcium imaging, optogenetics, chemogenetics, and single-cell RNA sequencing.
• Analyze complex datasets, interpret findings, and prepare scientific manuscripts and grant proposals.
• Contribute to translational neuroscience and the lab's mission.

Skills

Neuroscience expertise

Data analysis

Manuscript preparation

Education

Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field

Tools

Immunohistochemistry

In vivo calcium imaging

Optogenetics

Chemogenetics

Single-cell RNA sequencing

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Psychiatry

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

Jan 16, 2025

Deadline

Jan 16, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of neuroscience. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities may include designing and conducting experimental studies to investigate the brain mechanisms underlying pain and drug addiction. This includes employing advanced neuroscience techniques such as rodent behavioral assays, immunohistochemistry, in vivo calcium imaging, optogenetics, chemogenetics, and single-cell RNA sequencing. The position also involves analyzing complex datasets, interpreting findings, and preparing scientific manuscripts and grant proposals.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to to contribute significantly to translational neuroscience and the Corder lab’s mission.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.