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Postdoctoral Fellows in Neurophysiology

Employer
UT Health Science San Antonio
Location
San Antonio, Texas
Salary
Starting NIH, but negotiable with experience
Closing date
Nov 19, 2022

Job Details

Overview/Job Description. The Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology in the Long School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health San Antonio is seeking THREE highly motivated postdoctoral fellows to engage in ongoing studies to investigate autonomic circuits as it relates to two programs:

1. Sudden death associated with epilepsy

2. Impact of High Fat Diet

These positions are in the laboratory of Dr. Carie Boychuk. We have a highly interactive and dynamic research group that evaluates autonomic circuits in an integrative fashion by testing outcomes at the level of individual cell(s), circuit analysis, and whole-animal neurophysiology. We use a variety of techniques including electrophysiology, fluorescent/laser/light microscopy, radio telemetry, molecular biology, and opto/chemogenetics. All training can and will be provided.

Qualifications. Applicants should have a PhD and/or MD in neuroscience, physiology or related fields. Applicants who anticipate to defend their thesis in the near future are also encouraged to apply. We are seeking individuals with a demonstrated record of careful experimental methods, publications, excellent written and communication skills and an ability to design and perform research in an independent manner. Several NIH training programs are also available through the institution to qualified candidates, and strong incentive programs will be considered for successful applications. Underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments starting at NIH pay scale, but with incentives available. Additional information regarding our laboratory and scientific interests are at https://physiology.uthscsa.edu/team-member/carie-r-boychuk-ph-d/ and our Department within UT Health San Antonio at physiology.uthscsa.edu.

In the email application, please include CV with publications, and detailed contact information for 3 references to:
Carie R. Boychuk, Ph.D.

Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology

UT Health San Antonio 78229

Email: BOYCHUKC@uthscsa.edu

Company

The UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.

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