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Postdoc - Electrophysiology of Neural Circuits with Gene Therapy

Employer
UT Southwestern Medical Center - Psychiatry Neuroscience
Location
Dallas, Texas (US)
Salary
NIH NRSA Scale
Closing date
Oct 11, 2021

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Neuroscience
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Postdoc
Organization Type
Academia

Job Details

The Butler Lab at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) is pleased to announce post-doctoral fellow position(s) to study the instatement of neural networks following gene therapy. This research will employ cutting-edge electrophysiological, optical and computational methods to measure networks in vitro and in vivo after application of novel viral vectors. Our research seeks to understand how neuron-to-neuron communication is altered in neurodevelopmental disease states and whether viral vector-induced expression of a corrected form of an inherent missing or defective gene corrects the electrophysiological defect. Our work is funded by Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. (https://tayshagtx.com/) and department startup funds. Additional details are available here: https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/labs/butler/.

The Butler lab is a member of the Gene Therapy program, an initiative at UTSW establishing a highly collaborative group of research labs focused on discovering new genetic therapies and bringing the product to clinical trial. The post-doctoral fellow(s) will join the intellectually rich neuroscience, psychiatric and pediatric communities at UTSW, which brings together behaviorists, electrophysiologists, and computational neuroscientists, and includes numerous core facilities to enhance the technological capabilities of the projects. UTSW is an excellent training environment for postdocs, with extensive support for trainees and a strong postdoctoral association (https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/graduate-school/research-opportunities/postdoctoral-scholars/).

The Candidate

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with training in patch-clamp slice electrophysiology. Additional skills such as multiphoton imaging, in vivo electrophysiology optogenetics, calcium imaging or animal behavior are a bonus. Candidates with a desire to see the products of their work brought to clinical trial(s) are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please apply to Ryan Butler (ryan.butler@utsouthwestern.edu) with “Electrophysiology Postdoc” in the subject line by sending your CV. References will be requested after initial review. This is a fully funded multi-year position(s), and the filling of these position(s) is open in their timing, although we hope to appoint one position by this fall.  

Salary will be commensurate with experience, and competitive for postdoctoral researchers. The position includes an excellent comprehensive benefits package, including low cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans, as well as paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For additional details, please see: https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; sex; including sexual harassment; age; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Company

UT Southwestern, one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education. The institution’s faculty includes many distinguished members, including six who have been awarded Nobel Prizes since 1985. The faculty of more than 2,800 is responsible for groundbreaking medical advances and is committed to translating science-driven research quickly to new clinical treatments. UT Southwestern physicians provide medical care in about 80 specialties to more than 105,000 hospitalized patients, nearly 370,000 emergency room cases, and oversee approximately 3 million outpatient visits a year.

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