Research Associate in Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders

Responsibilities

• Designing and conducting experimental studies to investigate the brain mechanisms underlying pain and drug addiction.
• Employing advanced neuroscience techniques such as rodent behavioral assays, immunohistochemistry, in vivo calcium imaging, optogenetics, chemogenetics, and single-cell RNA sequencing.
• Analyzing complex datasets, interpreting findings, and preparing scientific manuscripts and grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field.

Requirements

• Expertise in neuroscience.

Benefits

• Continuation during the initial term and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years).

Pay

• Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Full-time position.

Skills

• Strong background in neuroscience research.
• Experience with rodent behavioral assays, immunohistochemistry, in vivo calcium imaging, optogenetics, chemogenetics, and single-cell RNA sequencing.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and interpret findings.
• Excellent writing skills for scientific manuscripts and grant proposals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

University of Pennsylvania is an EOE

The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.