Research Associate in Neuroimmunology

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine seeks a Research Associate in the Department of Psychiatry. The appointment is initially for one year with renewal based on performance and available funding. Applicants must have a Ph.D.

degree. The successful candidate will manage and execute multiple neuroimmunology projects using murine models to understand and treat brain diseases with immune cell therapies; write peer‑reviewed manuscripts and grant applications; and mentor staff and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required.

Responsibilities

• Managing and executing multiple research projects in neuroimmunology using murine models to understand and treat brain diseases with immune cell therapies.
• Writing peer reviewed manuscripts and grant applications in neuroimmunology.
• Mentoring trainees at staff and graduate levels and presenting work at conferences.

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 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.

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.