A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Laura Banaszynski, in the Cecil H. and Ida Green Center for Reproductive Biology Sciences at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study gene regulation using the mammalian reproductive organs as model systems. Our laboratory has the overarching goal to understand the role of chromatin dynamics in the establishment and maintenance of developmental gene expression programs. Experimental approaches include classical cell and molecular biology techniques, Next-Gen sequencing techniques (e.g., ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq), computational analysis, embryonic stem cell and pre-implantation developmental models, and genetic manipulation of mice.  

Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Experience in any of the following areas: molecular and cell biology, animal models, chromatin biology, and Genome Regulation.

Interested individuals must upload a CV

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

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