Research Associate in Molecular and Neural Basis of Psychiatric Disease

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.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action (~~~/) and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or ~~~ (Voice) or ~~~ (TDD).