Research Assistant in Neuroscience

Position Description

The Department of Neuroscience at the Perelman School of Medicine seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track.

The successful candidate will have expertise in neurophysiology with proficiency in implementing in vivo recording techniques, including:

• Electrophysiology

• Optogenetics

• Behavioral neurophysiology at both cellular and systems levels

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Research Responsibilities:

• Develop an independent research program focused on adult neurogenesis and circuit-level mechanisms of brain function in the dentate gyrus

• Conduct experiments and analyses related to neuronal activity in the dentate gyrus of the mouse hippocampus in vivo

• Attract and maintain extramural funding for research

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Training and mentoring of graduate students and postdoctoral investigators

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Neuroscience or related discipline

• Distinguished record of scholarship and publications in neurophysiology

• Experience with in vivo electrophysiology, optogenetics, and behavioral neurophysiology

Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Pennsylvania is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination in all forms.

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