Research Associate in Neuroscience

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, invites applications for a Research Associate in Academic Support Staff to be based in Philadelphia. The appointment is initially for one year, with renewal contingent on performance and funding, up to three years.

The role emphasizes in vivo electrophysiology in rodents and Matlab/Python-based data analysis, with opportunity to develop independence through grants and publications. PhD required.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent is required.
• Expertise in in vivo electrophysiology in rodents is essential.
• Strong data analysis skills using Matlab and Python are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and as part of collaborative research groups.
• Study neuronal basis of motor control in the rodent cortico-basal ganglia pathway using behavioral, neurophysiological, and viral techniques.
• Contribute to grant writing and publications.

Skills

in vivo electrophysiology

Matlab

Python data analysis

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Tools

Matlab

Python

Job description

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

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date

May 02, 2025

Deadline

May 02, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Neuroscience 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 in vivo electrophysiology in rodents and Matlab/Python-based data analysis. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Responsibilities may include working independently and as part of collaborative research groups studying the neuronal basis of motor control in the rodent cortico-basal ganglia pathway using behavioral, neurophysiological, and viral techniques.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop independence in research through writing grants and peer-reviewed publications.