Instructor in Translational Neuroscience

Responsibilities

• Conducting translational neuroscience research focused on mechanisms of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and neuromodulation using mouse models and human neuroimaging approaches
• Designing and performing experiments involving in vivo optical imaging, electrophysiology, behavioral phenotyping, and computational analysis
• Contributing to the development and implementation of clinical translational research protocols related to ECT and other neuromodulation interventions
• Analyzing and interpreting experimental data
• Preparing manuscripts and presentations for scientific meetings and peer-reviewed publication
• Assisting with mentorship and training of students and research staff
• Participating in collaborative interdisciplinary research activities within the Department of Psychiatry and affiliated neuroscience programs

Requirements

• Expertise in the specific area of neurophysiology, systems neuroscience, translational neuroimaging, or related fields
• An M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree

Qualifications

• Prior experience with translational neuroscience research, in vivo imaging, electrophysiology, computational analysis, or neuromodulation approaches is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment

Skills

• Expertise in neurophysiology, systems neuroscience, translational neuroimaging, or related fields
• Ability to design and perform experiments involving in vivo optical imaging, electrophysiology, behavioral phenotyping, and computational analysis
• Experience with translational neuroscience research, in vivo imaging, electrophysiology, computational analysis, or neuromodulation approaches is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment

Benefits

• Opportunity to work closely with faculty across psychiatry, neurology, neuroscience, engineering, and neuroimaging
• Leverage advanced optical imaging and systems neuroscience approaches in both animal models and human studies
• Contribute to ongoing clinical and translational investigations in ECT and related interventions
• Pursue career development and extramural funding opportunities
• Participate in the education and mentorship of trainees within Penn Psychiatry’s physician-scientist training environment

Pay

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Schedule

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