Research Associate

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

About the Role

The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year, with continuation and renewal limited to three (3) years, based on satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research investigating the neural and molecular mechanisms underlying interactions between sensory processing and sleep using Drosophila models of neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Experimental design and execution.
• Conduct Drosophila genetics and behavioral studies.
• Analysis and interpretation of data.
• Preparation of manuscripts and presentations.
• Supervision and mentoring of junior laboratory members.
• Contribute to manuscripts and grant applications.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Expertise in Drosophila neurogenetics and behavioral neuroscience.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative sleep and behavioral analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in genetic manipulation of defined neuronal populations.
• Demonstrated experience in experimental investigation of sensory and neural function.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in neuroscience, biology, or a related field.
• Substantial research experience using Drosophila to investigate neural mechanisms of behavior.
• Experience with sleep and/or sensory neuroscience is preferred.
• Experience with fluorescence imaging is preferred.
• Experience with molecular approaches is preferred.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis is preferred.
• Experience with scientific writing is preferred.
• Experience with mentoring is preferred.