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Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroscience - The University of Texas at Austin

Employer
The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Neuroscience
Location
Austin, Texas
Salary
$54,000 + depending on qualifications
Closing date
Jul 22, 2021

Job Details

The Department of Neuroscience at UT Austin is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow to work on a project using electrophysiology, immunology and optical imaging techniques to study the structure and function of intact and repaired spinal cords in the Bittner Lab.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform spinal cord surgeries (transection and/or rod drop) using PEG-fusion repair protocols.
  • Behaviorally and immunohistologically test control and experimental animals and direct such testing by other employees.
  • Design experimental approaches for repairing traumatic lesions to spinal cords in conjunction with PI.
  • Help direct and train graduate and undergraduate assistants.
  • Design and help write grant proposals in conjunction with PI.
  • Maintain publishing record in top tier journals. 
  • Present work at leading conferences in the field. 

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field, received within the last three years.
  • Experience in spinal cord surgery (of rats preferably), and behavioral testing of spinal cord injury.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
  • Experience in Immunological and/or histological assay protocols.
  • Professional demeanor and good interpersonal skills.

 

Salary Range:

$54,000 + depending on qualifications

 

Working Conditions:

  • May work around chemical fumes.
  • May work around standard office conditions.
  • May work around biohazards.
  • May work around chemicals.
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

 

Required Materials:

  • Resume/CV
  • Degree confirmation document, such as diploma
  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest

Company

The University of Texas at Austin's Department of Neuroscience faculty study molecular, cellular, behavioral, and computational neuroscience, with the goals of elucidating the mechanisms underlying brain function and providing a deeper understanding of brain disease and cognitive disorders. Research programs investigate areas including learning and memory, addiction, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Down syndrome, and epilepsy.

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