W are seeking a Research Principal Sr to join the Freyberg laboratory. The central goal is to study the fundamental molecular mechanisms underlying regulation of neurotransmission in both healthy and disease states. This involves the use of innovative genetic, pharmacologic, and imaging tools to identify neurotransmitter biosynthesis, release, and signaling and their respective roles in neuropsychiatric illnesses including schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease.

We are seeking an individual with extensive neuroscience background and training to investigate the impact of ketogenic diet in mitochondrial metabolism in the context of bipolar disorder. This study will employ a combination of live-cell imaging, acute rodent brain slice physiology, and electrophysiology to focus on mitochondrial dysfunction in neurons and organoids derived from patients with bipolar disorder.

This position is grant funded.

Purpose:
Provide advanced level research and/or clinical and administrative support to the study. Mentor, train, & assist with supervising junior research staff.

Responsibilities:

• Mentor, train, and assist with supervising junior research staff.
• Provide advanced level research and/or clinical and administrative support for the research study including preparing and presenting presentations, analyzing and interpreting data, collaborating with principal investigator on manuscripts, scientific articles, and grant submissions.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree required preferably in Psychology, Neuroscience, Counseling, Sociology, or related research field with a minimum of three years of work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting is required.

OR

• PHD in Psychology, Neuroscience, Counseling, Sociology, or related research field with a minimum of one year of work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting is required.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
• Working knowledge of research methodology required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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