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Research Associate in Neuroimmunology

Conduct neuroimmunology research using murine models and immune cell therapies in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania.

Best for:Best for postdoctoral researchers or PhD holders with experience in neuroimmunology, murine models, and immunological research.

University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, United States · R2 · Recognised researcher
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NeuroimmunologyMurine ModelsImmune Cell TherapiesBrain DiseasesTranslational Medicine
This is a research staff position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
May 20, 2028
584 days
Funding
Salaried
1 year initially, renewable up to 3 years total
Start date
May 20, 2026
Fixed-term
Location
Philadelphia
United States

Overview

The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Research Associate to join its academic support staff. This role involves managing and executing multiple research projects focused on neuroimmunology, utilizing murine models to explore immune cell therapies for brain diseases, and analyzing experimental data. The successful candidate will also contribute to writing peer-reviewed manuscripts and grant applications. The position offers opportunities to mentor trainees and present research at academic conferences.

Research AssociateNeuroimmunologyPerelman School of MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPostdocImmunology

What you'll do

  • Manage and execute multiple research projects within the field of neuroimmunology
  • Utilize murine models to investigate and treat brain diseases using immune cell therapies
  • Analyze and interpret experimental results to advance project objectives
  • Draft and prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts and grant applications
  • Supervise and mentor staff and graduate-level trainees
  • Present research findings at professional conferences and scientific meetings

Requirements

Degree required: PhD in a relevant scientific discipline

Language: English

Instruction: English

Publications: Opportunity to publish first-author manuscripts

Required skills
  • Extensive research experience in neuroimmunology or a closely related field
  • Hands-on experience with murine disease models
  • Proficiency in immune cell therapy techniques
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex scientific data
  • Strong scientific writing skills for manuscripts and grants
Nice to have
Prior experience in mentoring students or junior staff membersA track record of first-author publications in peer-reviewed journalsExperience contributing to successful grant proposals
Eligibility
  • Must hold a PhD degree

Funding & terms

Type
Salaried
Amount
—
Duration
1 year initially, renewable up to 3 years total
Programme
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania

How to apply

Deadline: 2028-05-20 (America/New_York)

Interested applicants should submit their application materials through the designated online portal. Ensure all required documentation is uploaded prior to the deadline.

Documents required
  • CV
  • Cover letter
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Lab
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
United States
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