Research Associate in Neuroscience

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). Expertise is required in the specific area of human stem cell based disease modeling and brain and tumor organoids. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Responsibilities may include working independently and as part of collaborative research groups studying developmental brain disorders and brain tumors.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop independence in research through writing grants and peer-reviewed publications.