Postdoctoral Researcher
- Employer
- UTSW Medical Cntr @ Dallas
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Salary
- NIH Postdoc Scale
- Closing date
- Oct 25, 2024
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- Sector
- Graduate School or University
- Job Function
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- Research Area
- Cognition, Integrative Physiology & Behavior, Motivation & Emotion, Motor Systems, Neural Excitability, Synapses, & Glia, Sensory Systems
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Level
- Any Experience Level Considered
Job Details
A postdoctoral position is available to study molecular mechanisms, neural circuits and neurophysiology of learning and memory and their involvements in neurological and psychiatric disorders using a mouse model in the Department of Psychiatry at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Our goal in Kitamura Lab is to provide a biophysically-based and mechanistic understanding of neural circuits, neural processes and memory engrams for learning and memory. Selected applicants will utilize viral technology, transgenic strategy, histology, in vivo calcium imaging, in vivo and in vitro electrophysiology, cell-type specific activity manipulation, behavioral assay and work with/programming. For more details, please check out Faculty Profile at http://profiles.utsouthwestern.edu/profile/168331/takashi-kitamura.html
A PhD in Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Systems Neuroscience, Computer Science and any related fields, or MD with applicable lab experience is required. We are looking for scientists who are highly motivated to understand the neural mechanisms of Learning and Memory, are eager to learn and develop new skills/knowledge, and aim to be an independent researcher after their training. We will provide an efficient research environment to help lab members pursue their scientific careers.
To apply, please send a statement of interests (describing why you are interested in the position, how it would help your career and what you bring into the team), detailed CV and a list of three references directly to:
Email: Takashi.Kitamura@UTSouthwestern.edu
Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry, NC6.530
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-9070
Selected publications
1) Yokose et al., Neuron, 2024 (PMID: 38056456)
2) Terranova et al., Nature Communications, 2023 (PMID: 37407567)
3) Terranova et al., Neuron, 2022 (PMID: 35139362)
4) Tonegawa, Morrissey & Kitamura., Nature Review Neuroscience, 2018 (PMID: 29970909)
5) Kitamura et al., Science, 2017 (PMID: 28386011)
6) Kitamura et al., Science, 2014 (PMID: 24457215)
7) Kitamura et al., Cell, 2009 (PMID: 19914173)
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Company
UT Southwestern, one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education. The institution’s faculty includes many distinguished members, including six who have been awarded Nobel Prizes since 1985. The faculty of almost 2,800 is responsible for groundbreaking medical advances and is committed to translating science-driven research quickly to new clinical treatments. UT Southwestern physicians provide medical care in about 80 specialties to more than 100,000 hospitalized patients and oversee approximately 2.2 million outpatient visits a year.Our MissionTo improve health care in our community, Texas, our nation, and the world through innovation and education.To educate the next generation of leaders in patient care, biomedical science, and disease prevention.To conduct high-impact, internationally recognized research.To deliver patient care that brings scientific advances to the bedside — focusing on quality, safety, and service.
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