Research Associate in Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA0–3 yrs58m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Department of Neuroscience 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, with continuation and renewal based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding, limited to three (3) years.
Key Responsibilities
- Work independently and as part of collaborative research groups studying the neuronal basis of decision-making in the primate cortico-basal ganglia pathway.
- Utilize behavioral, neurophysiological, and computational techniques.
- Develop independence in research through writing grants and peer-reviewed publications.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Expertise in in vivo electrophysiology in NHPs.
- Expertise in Matlab/Python-based data analysis.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. or equivalent degree.