Two research technician positions at an early and a senior level are available immediately in the Geffen laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Research Technician C:
A position is immediately available for an advanced scientist in auditory systems neuroscience. This position represents an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated individual to assume leadership in running and coordinating ongoing projects on identifying the neuronal circuits for auditory processing. The Research Specialist C will conduct independent research, maintain mouse colonies and provide technical support to several projects using electrophysiological, optogenetic, imaging and behavioral methods in rodents in the Geffen laboratory, https://hosting.med.upenn.edu/hearing/ .
The position requires advanced knowledge of neuroscience and biology. Responsibilities include: ordering and breeding mice; experimental design; behavioral training of rodents; planning and executing complex experiments that include electrophysiological, optogenetic and imaging; genotyping, immunohistochemistry and visualization of brain tissue; data analysis, curation and backup; organization and maintenance of laboratory records and supply organization and ordering. Ability to keep accurate records and excellent organizational skills are essential. We are looking for a creative, friendly and responsible individual.
Experimental development and troubleshooting will be expected as well as independently planning experiments and supervision of research staff.
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Research Technician A/B:
An exceptional opportunity is available immediately for an early-career
neuroscientist in the Geffen laboratory at the University of
Pennsylvania. The Research Specialist A will conduct research and
provide technical support to several projects studying the neuronal
circuits for auditory perception and cognition using
electrophysiological, optogenetic, imaging and behavioral methods in rodents in the Geffen laboratory,
https://hosting.med.upenn.edu/hearing/
. The position requires basic knowledge of neuroscience, biology and
chemistry. Responsibilities include: behavioral training of rodents,
assistance with
electrophysiological,
optogenetic and imaging experiments, maintaining a mouse colony,
genotyping, immunohistochemistry of brain tissue, data analysis,
organization and maintenance of laboratory logs, data curation and
backup, laboratory maintenance. Ability to keep accurate records and
excellent organizational skills are essential. We are looking for a
creative, friendly and responsible individual.
In addition to the
above responsibilities, the Research Specialist B is expected to
develop novel solutions to research questions in addition to using
established methods. Technology development and troubleshooting will be
expected as well as independently planning experiments with minimal
oversight.
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Our laboratory is a close community of fun-loving scientists, striving
to help each other while exploring the mysteries of the brain. Our
trainees have won numerous awards and have been awarded government and
private foundation grants.
We value diversity and promote equity in the scientific community and beyond.
The systems neuroscience community at the University of Pennsylvania is
top-notch and highly collaborative, and our lab members will have
opportunities to engage in interdepartmental initiatives, including
MindCore,
MINS and
CNI.
Penn has a gorgeous campus and offers many cultural activities.
Philadelphia is a beautiful city with world-class music, food and
entertainment.