Job Information
The University Of Texas At Dallas Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Dallas, Texas
Posting Number: S05726P
Department: Neuroscience
Salary Range: $61,008- $68,964, Dependent on Qualifications
Pay Basis: Monthly
Position Status: Regular full-time
Location: Richardson
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 essential. Experience with bioinformatics or computational tools for biology is optional but highly valued. The Research Associate will plan, conduct, and direct a wide variety of experiments and simulations using advanced equipment and applying complex techniques, methods, and procedures. They’re responsible for the evaluation and interpretation of research data, for planning and executing the details of experiments according to research protocol.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D in a related field.
Preferred Education and Experience:
PhD degree in Neuroscience or related field
Technical knowledge of molecular biology methods (e.g. Western blotting, PCR , nucleic acid purification), cell biology techniques (e.g. cell culture, microscopy), cell-based functional assays (e.g. electrophysiology, live-cell imaging)
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