University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Postdoctoral Researcher in Neurobiology Location: University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine Open Date: Aug 13, 2026 Deadline: Faculty Mentor: Elizabeth A Heller, Ph.D Department: Pharmacology (SPATT) Funding Source: PI Grant Number of Positions: 2 Open to U.S. citizens, p ermanent residents and foreign nationals The Heller Lab studies the mechanisms by which epigenetic remodeling regulates gene function, in the context of neuropsychiatric diseases such as addiction and depression. To approach this problem, we directly manipulate histone and DNA modifications at specific genes in vivo, using viral delivery of novel epigenetic editing tools, such as CRISPR/dCas9-fusion proteins. The Perelman School of Medicine is a world leader in biomedical research, boasting over $800M in annual research funding and ranked third nationwide among the best medical schools in research. The Heller Lab is a member of the Penn Epigenetics Institute...