Job Inquiries and Open Positions
Faculty Positions
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, under the new leadership of Dr. Joseph Takahashi, invites applications at the Assistant Professor level for a tenure-track Faculty position in the broadly defined area of Neurogenetics. We seek outstanding scientists addressing molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying behavior, neural circuits and related neurological disorders. Our emphasis is on individuals using forward genetic approaches to understand the nervous system and behavior. Individuals using advanced optical imaging and optogenetics approaches are particularly encouraged to apply. Scientists within the Department of Neuroscience participate in a vibrant, interdisciplinary, interdepartmental, and highly collaborative research community within the University, and enjoy access to state-of-art research cores in imaging, mouse MRI imaging, metabolic phenotyping, behavioral phenotyping, protein chemistry, structural biology, genomics, genetics and transgenic technology.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, two-page summary of research accomplishments and future plans. Applicants should arrange to have 3-5 letters of recommendation sent to the search committee.
Please e-mail application materials to: neurosciencesearch@utsouthwestern.edu, Neuroscience Search Committee,The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390-9111. The deadline for receipt of applications is November 1, 2009.
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Postdoctoral Positions
Johnson Lab
Molecular Control of Neural Development and Cancer
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jane E. Johnson for a self-motivated individual pursuing a career in Academia who is interested in transcription factor function, development of the nervous system, and/or cancers of neural origin.
The research in the Johnson lab is focused on vertebrate nervous system development during the transition from proliferating neural stem cells to differentiating neurons and glia. These studies involve understanding the regulation and function of the neural specific class of bHLH transcription factors. Alteration in function and expression of these factors results in disturbances of connectivity, imbalances in excitatory and inhibitory neuron formation, and loss of control of neural cell number. Our goals are to uncover processes initiating neural stem/progenitor cell differentiation, and to generate new models to study the molecular control of neural differentiation and specification throughout the nervous system. To attain these goals, we generate and utilize transgenic and mutant mouse models while using biochemistry, molecular biology, and genome wide efforts in transcription factor target identity to uncover novel regulatory mechanisms controlling neural development.
A summary of our research and related publications can be found at http://www8.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/cda/dept120915/files/150735.html
Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. degree, peer reviewed publications, and a strong background in one or more of the following areas: biochemistry, molecular biology, developmental biology, transcription factor biology and bioinformatics.
To apply please send by email:
1. A statement of interest explaining the reasons why the candidate is interested in the position and how the position might further the candidate’s career goals.
2. A CV.
3. Names and contact information for 3 professional references.
Jane E. Johnson, Ph.D.
Professor, Neuroscience
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-9111
Jane.Johnson@utsouthwestern.edu
UT Southwestern is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
Lin Lab
Postdoctoral positions are available to explore mechanisms underlying synaptogenesis and nerve degeneration. Using multidisciplinary approaches, we study cellular and molecular events essential for the formation and maintenance of synaptic connections (Nature 410:1057-64; J Neurosci. 23:539-49; Neuron 46:569-579; Neuron 23:273-83; PNAS 97:1299-1304). Candidates with PhD or equivalent, and with experience in molecular biology or electrophysiology are encouraged to apply.
Please send CV to Dr. Weichun Lin, Department of Neuroscience, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 95390-9111, or send email to: Weichun.Lin@UTSouthwestern.edu.
Department of Neuroscience
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Blvd. 75390-9111
Email: pamela.jones@utsouthwestern.edu
UT Southwestern is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer
