Job Information
The University Of Texas At Dallas Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Dallas, Texas
Posting Number: S05563P
Department: Neuroscience
Salary Range: $56,484 - 61,572, DOQ
Pay Basis: Monthly
Position Status: Regular full-time
Location: Richardson
Job Description:
The Gu Lab within the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Texas at Dallas is actively searching for a dedicated full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate.
The Gu Lab focuses on exploring how basal ganglia outputs interact with other brain regions to select, initiate, and execute motivated behavior in both health and disease. To accomplish this, we employ a range of advanced techniques, including single-cell/nucleus RNA sequencing, sophisticated viral tracing, machine learning-assisted mapping and reconstruction of brain-wide circuitry, behavioral clustering, cell-type and action-specific Cal-light tagging, closed-loop optogenetic manipulation, calcium imaging, and neuropixels recordings.
Our aim is to elucidate the mechanisms at the circuit level that underpin basal ganglia function and its dysfunctions, with the ultimate goal of identifying novel therapeutic targets for a spectrum of diseases related to the basal ganglia, such as addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Parkinson’s Disease.
Why Join the Gu Lab?
Our lab offers a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative environment, fostering professional growth and the opportunity to make significant contributions to neuroscience. We are deeply committed to understanding the complexities of the brain and encourage like-minded individuals to join our quest.
This position is within the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas ( UTD — bbs.utdallas.edu). UTD is the fastest growing University in Texas, is ranked number 3 in the nation among universities less than 50 years old and houses a vibrant research community. The city of Dallas is an international economic hub with a vibrant cultural atmosphere and world-class sports and entertainment in a temperate climate.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D in a related field.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Ph.D. in biology, neuroscience, engineering, or a related field, with a keen interest in integrative neuroscience.
Experience with imaging, electrophysiology, or behavioral analysis; programming skills with a quantitative focus; previous research in systems neuroscience.
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