Research Associate in Neuroimmunology

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, seeks a Research Associate to advance neuroimmunology projects. The appointment is initially one year with renewal based on performance and funding.

Ph.D. holders will lead murine-model studies, analyze data, and contribute to writing peer‑reviewed manuscripts and grant applications, with opportunities to publish and mentor trainees.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field required.
• Experience in neuroimmunology or related neuroscience area preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute multiple research projects in neuroimmunology.
• Use murine models to study brain diseases and immune therapies.
• Analyze and interpret data from experiments.
• Write peer‑reviewed manuscripts and grant applications.

Skills

Research experience

Academic writing

Education

Ph.D. degree

Job description

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

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

May 20, 2026

Deadline

May 20, 2028 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). Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include managing and executing multiple research projects in the field of neuroimmunology, using murine models to understand and treat brain diseases using immune cell therapies, and analyzing and interpreting results of those projects. Writing peer reviewed manuscripts and grant applications in the field of neuroimmunology.

About the outcome

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to publish first-author manuscripts, manage and mentor trainees at the staff and graduate student level, and present their work at conferences.