POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER – Physiology Department (Mountoufaris Lab):  To study the molecular and circuit-level mechanisms that regulate persistent affective states in both the healthy and diseased brain.

Candidates should have extensive experience in one or more of the following areas:  

– Slice electrophysiology:  Including data analysis methods using MATLAB and/or Python

– In vivo imaging:  Calcium and/or neurotransmitter imaging techniques, including data analysis

– Quantative behavioral analysis:  Experience with rodent behavioral and automated tracking platforms (e.g., SimBA, DeepLabCut, etc.)

-Molecular neurobiology: Single cell & spatial transcriptomics, bioinformatics and statistical analysis (R studio, Python, etc.)

Must provide:

– CV

– Brief statement of research experience

– Names and contact information of 2-3 references

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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