Senior Research Investigator

University of Pennsylvania

9d•$80,891 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neuroscience seeks a Senior Research Investigator for the De Biasi and Dani labs, whose research focuses on elucidating the etiology of psychiatric disorders, particularly substance use disorder and addiction, and advancing therapeutic strategies. The successful applicant will design, lead, and oversee advanced behavioral, neurochemical, and systems-level experiments. They will play a crucial role in all aspects of the research, including development, implementation, data analysis, and reporting, and will assess proposed projects by conducting feasibility studies to provide valuable input regarding viability, efficiency, timeline, and study design. This includes overseeing workflow and productivity of lab personnel and providing training on specific techniques as necessary. They will be responsible for data analysis, preparation of manuscripts, and presenting research findings through various forums.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, and 5 to 7 years of postdoctoral experience is required.

Nice To Haves

experience in apparatus design

Responsibilities

Design, perform, and analyze behavioral neuropharmacology experiments. This position requires experience with stereotactic injections, viral manipulations, the use of genetic models in substance use research, in vivo and ex vivo monitoring of neurochemical release, and behavioral tests and analyses. The ideal candidate will also have experience in apparatus design.
Analytical support to ongoing experiments within the lab
Review, edit, format, and write grant proposals and manuscripts for publication
Direct the design and implementation of and assist with original experiments
Perform data collection and management
Administer literature reviews
Assist in lab management and regulatory compliance issues
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned