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Research Associate in Molecular and Neural Basis of Psychiatric Disease

Research Associate

2026-05-07

Location

Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Type

Full-time Academic Support Staff (1-year initial, renewable up to 3 years)

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. degree
Neuroimmunology expertise
Microglial cell biology
Flow cytometry of glia
FACS sorting of glia
Microglia depletion
Microglia transplantation
Mouse disease models (lysosomal storage, epilepsy)
Manuscript and grant writing

Research Areas

Neuroimmunology
Microglial cell biology
Psychiatric disease
Mouse models (lysosomal storage, epilepsy)
Glia flow cytometry/FACS
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Research Associate in Molecular and Neural Basis of Psychiatric Disease

Description

The Department of Psychiatry 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). Expertise is required in the specific area of neuroimmunology, microglial cell biology, flow cytometry of glia, FACS sorting of glia, microglia depletion, microglia transplantation, mouse disease models including lysosomal storage and epilepsy models, and writing of manuscripts and grant proposals on these topics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities may include performing, supporting, and managing research in neuroimmunology in the Bennett lab.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to work closely with faculty, staff and trainees in the Bennett lab without managing faculty-level responsibilities.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for this Research Associate position?

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree with expertise in neuroimmunology, microglial cell biology, flow cytometry of glia, FACS sorting of glia, microglia depletion, microglia transplantation, mouse disease models (lysosomal storage, epilepsy), and writing manuscripts and grant proposals. See academic CV tips.

📅What is the duration and renewal policy?

Initial appointment is for 1 year, with continuation and renewal based on satisfactory performance and funding availability, limited to 3 years total. Ideal for postdoc or early-career researchers. Explore postdoc success strategies.

🔬What are the main responsibilities in the Bennett lab?

Responsibilities include performing, supporting, and managing neuroimmunology research in the Bennett lab, working closely with faculty, staff, and trainees without faculty-level management duties. Check research jobs for similar roles.

Is there teaching or other duties?

No teaching load mentioned; focus is on research in psychiatric disease models. Opportunity to collaborate without supervisory responsibilities. Review postdoc positions for comparisons.

📍What is the location and diversity policy?

Position is in Philadelphia, PA at University of Pennsylvania. EOE encouraging minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans. Learn more via employer branding.
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