POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Cell Biology - Nicastro Lab

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a postdoctoral scholar in the Nicastro Lab, Department of Cell Biology, to study the three-dimensional ultrastructure of macromolecular complexes and their cellular functions. The successful candidate will design experiments, analyze data, and prepare manuscripts while collaborating with lab members and maintaining organized research records.

A recent Ph.D. or M.D.

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree in a relevant field.
• Interest in cellular architecture, cytoskeletal organization, and molecular motors.
• Ability to design and execute experiments with meticulous data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments; analyze and interpret data.
• Prepare manuscripts and presentations; contribute to ongoing projects.
• Collaborate with lab members and maintain accurate research records.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. or M.D. degree

Tools

Imaging techniques

Job description

A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Daniela Nicastro, Ph.D., in the Department of Cell Biology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The successful candidate will join an active and collaborative research environment to investigate the three-dimensional ultrastructure and cellular functions of macromolecular complexes within cells.

The Nicastro Lab uses advanced imaging approaches to study the organization, architecture, and function of organelles and cytoskeletal assemblies, with a particular focus on molecular motors and their roles in cellular dynamics. Ongoing projects explore how these structures are built, how they function in three dimensions, and how their organization supports essential cellular processes.

The postdoctoral scholar will contribute to ongoing research projects by designing and conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, and preparing manuscripts and presentations. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with lab members, supporting general laboratory operations, and maintaining accurate and organized research records.

Information on our postdoctoral training program, benefits, and a virtual tour can be found at http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/postdocs.

Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and be motivated to pursue a research career in cell biology, with an interest in cellular architecture, cytoskeletal organization, and molecular motors.

UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, 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!