Job Description

Research Associate in Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Jan 16, 2025

Deadline: Jan 16, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Psychiatry 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 neuroscience. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities may include designing and conducting experimental studies to investigate the brain mechanisms underlying pain and drug addiction. This includes employing advanced neuroscience techniques such as rodent behavioral assays, immunohistochemistry, in vivo calcium imaging, optogenetics, chemogenetics, and single-cell RNA sequencing. The position also involves analyzing complex datasets, interpreting findings, and preparing scientific manuscripts and grant proposals.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to to contribute significantly to translational neuroscience and the Corder lab's mission.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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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.

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Research Associate in Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders Job at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

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