Research Associate in Basic and Translational Neuroscience

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine – Psychiatry

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Nov 03, 2022

Deadline: Nov 03, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

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). Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D degree.

Responsibilities may include a mastery of behavioral, physiological, surgical and neuroendocrine techniques essential to the examination of neuropeptide action across various nuclei of the brain in the regulation of energy balance. These skills should accompany expertise in other aspects of the systems neuroscience of ingestive behavior, including but not limited to imaging, snRNAseq analyses, and detailed pharmacological expertise.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to conduct behavioral neuroscience research centered on motivation, energy balance, affect arousal, as well as learning and memory using rodent models.

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.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio’s Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

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