Assistant Professor - Pouratian Lab

Under supervision of Dr. Nader Pouratian, this position will lead projects that aims to explore the pathophysiology underlying the motor symptoms of Parkinson disease (PD) and the therapeutic effects on it. Specifically, it focus on the network-level alterations of oscillatory activities within basal-ganglia cortical circuits in PD and their restorations by deep brain stimulation (DBS) and dopaminergic medicine therapies. To this end, the position will be deeply involved in designing, organizing, and conducting highly specialized and advanced experiments for intraoperative recordings from PD patients undergoing DBS implantation surgery as well as for non-invasive whole-brain recordings by using magnetoencephalography (MEG). They will also analyze the recorded data with advanced signal processing techniques, summarizes and interprets findings, and publishes those in research journals.

Qualification:

PhD or MD degree.

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online and upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae. 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. To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/ Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!