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 and the ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment are highly desirable.

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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