University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Research Associate in Neuroscience Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Dec 21, 2023 Deadline: Dec 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time 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 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 a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Responsibilities may include working independently and as part of collaborative research groups studying the functions of touch-sensing A beta mechanoreceptors and spinal cord circuits in chronic pain using a combination of mouse genetics, optogenetics, behavior assays, and physiological recordings. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop independence in research through writing grants...