Postdoctoral Position Neuroscience

Cannon Laboratory

UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Posted Date:   February 2004
Duration:         2-3 Years
Salary:            Commensurate with NIH stipend scale for NRSA 
                         
A postdoctoral training position is available to study the molecular physiology of ion channel disorders of muscle and brain.  Projects include: (1) functional analysis of disease-associated ion channel mutations, (2) structure-function analysis of Na channel gating mechanisms, (3) cloning and characterization of novel ion channels in skeletal muscle,   (4) characterization of genetically engineered mouse models periodic paralysis (Na channel defect).  Candidates should have an MD, PhD or equivalent in neuroscience or physiology.  Experience in patch-clamp recording, molecular biology (cloning, mutagenesis), working with transgenic mice, or quantitative modeling of physiological systems is desired.

For details on recent projects, see PNAS 2003 100:7377-7382; Molecular Cell 2002 10:35-44; Journal of General Physiology 2002 120:509-516; and Nature 2000 408:470-475.

Send CV, description of research background, and names of two references to:

Stephen C. Cannon, M.D., Ph.D.
Chairman, Department of Neurology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-8813
steve.cannon@utsouthwestern.edu

UT Southwestern is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Postdoctoral Position in Neuroscience

Powell Laboratory

UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Posted Date:   December 2005

                         
A postdoctoral training position is immediately available to study the molecular and cellular basis of learning and memory.  Potential projects include behavioral and molecular characterization of knockout mice and animal models of neuropsychiatric disease and proteomic screening of synaptic changes during learning.

Candidates should have a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent in neuroscience, biochemistry, molecular biology, or physiology.  Experience with 2-d electrophoresis, proteomic appro9aches, behavioral analysis, knockout technology or general neuroscience background is desired but not required.  The fellow should be able to work independently, communicate effectively, and to be willing to fully participate in collaborative opportunities at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.  Salary/benefits are competitive with industry standards and commensurate with experience. 

Send CV, description of research background and interests, and names of two references to:

Craig M. Powell, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-8813
craig.powell@utsouthwestern.edu

UT Southwestern is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Postdoctoral Position in Neuroscience

Matthew S. Goldberg, Ph.D.

UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Posted Date:     November 2005

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral training position in a newly established laboratory.  Potential projects include generation of transgenic and knockout mice and behavioral, biochemical and cell biological characterization of mutant mice as models of recessive parkinsonism.

Candidates should have a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent in neuroscience, biochemistry, molecular biology or physiology with a rigorous graduate training, a quality publication record, be able to communicate effectively, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.  Experience with molecular biology, tissue culture, mouse behavioral analysis, general neuroscience and biochemistry is desired but not required.  UT Southwestern offers an outstanding research environment in an affordable city with a great climate.  

Please send curriculum vitae, description of research background and interests, and names of three references to:

Matthew S. Goldberg, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Blvd. 
Dallas, TX 75390-8813
matthew.goldberg@utsouthwestern.edu

UT Southwestern is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Postdoctoral Position Neuroscience

StruykLaboratory

UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Physiology of skeletal muscle

A postdoctoral training position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Arie F. Struyk.  The laboratory studies the pathophysiology of "knock-in" mouse models of heritable human disorders of sarcolemmal excitability (periodic paralysis arising from Na+2 and Ca+channel mutations).  Specific methods include generation of knock-in mutations, phenotypic characterization of mouse mutants, dissection and electrophysiological recording of intact muscle tissue, and characterization of protein expression by immunohistochemistry.

Candidates should have a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or M.D., with a background in neuroscience, cell biology or physiology.  Applicants are desired who have specific experience with standard molecular and cell biology techniques and electrophysiological recording. 

Send CV, short description of research background and interests, and names of two references to:

Arie F. Struyk, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-8833
arie.struyk@utsouthwestern.edu

UT Southwestern is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Postdoctoral Position Neuroscience

Dr. Shuxin LiLaboratory

UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

                         
Axon Growth and Neuronal Regeneration

A Postdoctoral training position is available to study neuronal repair and axonal growth in the central nervous system (CNS).  We are particularly interested in studying the molecular & cellular mechanisms underlying neuronal regeneration, axon growth and cell death in the CNS (for details see Nature 417:547-51, 2002; J Neurosci 23: 4219-27, 2003; Neuron 38: 187-99; J Neurosci 24: 10511-20, 2004; J Neurosci 20:1190-8, 2000). 

The highly motivated individuals with strong background in molecular & cellular biology, neuroscience and biochemistry are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent in molecular biology, neuroscience or biochemistry. 

Please send CV and description of research interests to:

Shuxin Li, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-8833
shuxin.li@utsouthwestern.edu

UT Southwestern is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer