• Post-Doctoral Research Associate

    The University Of Texas At Dallas (Dallas, TX)


    Posting Number: S06560P

    Job Description:

    The Department of Neuroscience and the Center for Advanced Pain Studies at UT Dallas has an opening for a Post Doctoral Research Associate to join the Yousuf Lab.

     

    This specific position will work on NIH grant funded projects that are aimed at understanding the mechanisms and treatments of chronic pain in preclinical models. The applicant should have experience working with rodents and performing behavior assays, surgeries, and dissections. The applicant should also have experience with cell culture work with a focus on generating and maintaining primary cultures using rodent and human dorsal root ganglia. The applicant should also have experience in routine molecular biology techniques like Western blotting, PCR , immunohistochemistry and/or microscopy. Experience with electrophysiology or live-cell imaging techniques like calcium imaging is also required. However, experience with bioinformatics or computational tools for biology is highly recommended but not required. This position provides an opportunity to lead and run experiments under the supervision of the PI.

     

    The salary for Post-Doctoral Research Associates in BBS is determined by years of experience per the current NIH ( NRSA ) stipend levels. Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications. This job is funded for 1 year with the possibility of renewal. Continued employment is contingent on the availability of funds.