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NIH-funded postdoctoral positions are available immediately to study the mechanism and function of a new phototransduction pathway and the roles of wide-field amacrine cells in the mouse retina. The successful candidates will employ mouse genetics, pharmacology, and electrophysiology to dissect molecular and cellular underpinnings of our visual sensation and translate the learned basic knowledge to further health care.
Located in the diverse and multicultural City of San Antonio with a competitive cost of living and a good place to raise a family, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a Tier I US Research Institution that offers excellent academic training as well as plenty of career advancement opportunities. The Department of Molecular Medicine houses diverse NIH-funded laboratories working in active areas such as aging, sensory neuroscience, cancer biology, metabolism, genomics, and epigenetics. The Department is highly collegial and holds regular sponsored seminars and workshops to encourage scientific collaboration.
Position Requirements
Prospective applicants with a PhD and some experience with electrophysiology are encouraged to apply. Training in patch-clamp recording, single-cell analytics, and advanced imaging techniques will be provided.
How to Apply
Interested individuals should submit a resume, a statement of research interests, and the names of three references to Jason Chen at chenc10@uthscsa.edu. Salary is commensurate with experience, in accordance with the current NIH pay scale.
Contact Name:
Ching-Kang Jason Chen, PhD
chenc10@uthscsa.edu
210-562-4135
There are no deadlines to apply, positions remain open until filled.