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UT Southwestern Medical Center
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Neuroscience, NR-Lab Liu
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A Computational Biologist uses biological data to develop models to better understand biological systems. Conducts analysis using computational and mathematical methods and large data sets.
$79,644 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
- Neuroscience, NR-Lab Liu UT Southwestern Medical Center - 3.8 Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time 14 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Loan forgiveness Qualifications Biology Research design Doctor of Medicine Medicine Computational research Neuroscience Research manuscripts Computational biology Cell & molecular biology research Computational Biology Research project design Collaborative research Doctor of Philosophy Research data analysis Senior level Manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals Laboratory research Data Science Full Job Description Multiple positions for postdoctoral training are available in the laboratory of Shixuan Liu, Ph.D. in the Neuroscience at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Our research brings together molecular, cellular, and systems approaches to study biological clocks, metabolism, neurodegeneration, and primate biology. We have opportunities for projects spanning genetics, single-cell omics, disease modeling, behavior studies, and data science. More details can be found at our lab website: https://labs.utsouthwestern.edu/liu-shixuan-lab. Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Candidates will lead independent research projects that align with their interests, and can choose from a wide spectrum of topics including circadian and seasonal biology, metabolism, immunology, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and computational biology. We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds. They will receive close mentorship in study design, experimentation, data analysis, and manuscript preparation, and may participate in collaborative projects involving multimodal datasets across molecular, physiological, and behavioral domains. The PI will actively support each candidate's professional growth through personalized training and career development guidance. Information on our postdoctoral training program, benefits, and a virtual tour can be found at http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/postdocs. Candidate must hold a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree. Interested individuals should send a CV, statement of interests, and a list of three or more references to: Shixuan Liu, Ph.D.https:
//labs.utsouthwestern.edu/liu-shixuan-lab (Opens in a new window) https://profiles.utsouthwestern.edu/profile/229293/shixuan-liu.html 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 EmployerBenefits
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