A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Tara Barron, PhD, in the Pathology Department at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study reciprocal interactions between cancer and the nervous system. Our laboratory has several exciting projects related to using cellular and synaptic neurophysiology techniques to understand how brain tumors, particularly IDH-mutant gliomas, hijack mechanisms of neural activity and disrupt neural circuit function in the young adult brain.
Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Experience in optogenetics, imaging, molecular biology techniques, and/or in vivo rodent models leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals is recommended.
Interested individuals must upload a CV, cover letter, and a list of three references.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
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