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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Physiology - Mountoufaris Lab

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UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, TX (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/26/2026

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
  • Physiology Department (Mountoufaris Lab): To study the molecular and circuit-level mechanisms that regulate persistent affective states in both the healthy and diseased brain. Candidates should have extensive experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Slice electrophysiology: Including data analysis methods using MATLAB and/or Python
  • In vivo imaging: Calcium and/or neurotransmitter imaging techniques, including data analysis
  • Quantative behavioral analysis: Experience with rodent behavioral and automated tracking platforms (e.g., SimBA, DeepLabCut, etc.)
  • Molecular neurobiology: Proteomics and/or transcriptions, and related bioinformatics and statistical analysis (R studio, Python, etc.) Must provide:
  • CV•Brief statement of research experience•Names and contact information of 2-3 references 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!