Research Associate in Neuroscience

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Pennsylvania seeks a Research Associate in the Department of Neuroscience at the Perelman School of Medicine. The appointment is initially for one year with potential renewal based on performance and funding.

The role focuses on in vivo electrophysiology, optogenetics in freely behaving mice, and computational data analysis using Deeplabcut, MATLAB and Python. The successful candidate will contribute to studies on interbrain synchrony during social interactions, collaborating

Competenze

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
• Experience with in vivo electrophysiology and optogenetics in freely behaving mice.
• Experience with Deeplabcut and MATLAB/Python-based data analysis.

Mansioni

• Work independently and as part of collaborative research groups.
• Study neuronal basis of interbrain synchrony during social interaction in freely behaving mice using behavioral, neurophysiological, and computational techniques.
• Opportunity to develop independence in research through writing grants and peer-reviewed publications.

Conoscenze

In vivo electrophysiology

Optogenetics

Data analysis

Computational neuroscience

Formazione

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Strumenti

Deeplabcut

MATLAB

Python

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Deadline

Dec 11, 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 and optogenetic manipulation in freely behaving mice, as well as in Deeplabcut 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 interbrain synchrony during the social interaction of freely behaving mice using behavioral, neurophysiological, and computational techniques.

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

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.