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Postdoctoral Fellow on Genetic and Epigenetic Regulation of Glial Cells

Employer
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Location
Dallas, Texas
Salary
NIH standard with medical and retirement benefits
Closing date
Jul 6, 2021

Job Details

Postdoctoral training positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. Chun-Li Zhang, Department of Molecular Biology, Center for Regenerative Science and Medicine at UT Southwestern. The project is broadly focusing on genetic and epigenetic regulation of plasticity and function of glial cells (astrocytes, NG2 glia, and microglia) under pathological conditions including neural injuries and neurodegeneration. Animal disease models and cultures of glia and neurons will be employed. The project will utilize multi-omics, virus-mediated engineering, lineage tracing, live cell imaging, neural circuit mapping, and animal behaviors.

The Zhang laboratory is well equipped for both in vitro and in vivo studies in molecular, cellular, and behavioral neuroscience. The successful candidate will also benefit from exceptional core facilities and a very collaborative environment. UT Southwestern is the home of 6 Nobel Laureates, 25 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 17 members of the National Academy of Medicine.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, with publications in peer-reviewed journals. Information on our postdoctoral training program and benefits can be found in our Postdoc Handbook or at http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/postdocs.

Interested individuals should send a CV, statement of interests, and a list of three references to:

Chun-Li Zhang, Ph.D.

UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-9148

Chun-Li.Zhang@UTSouthwestern.edu

https://profiles.utsouthwestern.edu/profile/29691/chun-li-zhang.html

https://utsouthwestern.edu/labs/zhang-chun-li/

UT Southwestern Medical Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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UT Southwestern is the home of 6 Nobel Laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 18 members of the National Academy of Medicine.

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