POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Neurology - Napierala Lab

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs through TRS

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Napierala Laboratory at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to translational and basic science research aimed at developing therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative disorders. You will work with iPSC models, mouse systems, genome editing, sequencing, and proteomics to advance NIH‑funded projects.

Candidates must hold a PhD and/or MD; experience in mammalian cell culture and mouse models, plus a publication track record, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PhD and/or MD.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture or mouse models of neurological disorders is desirable.
• Publications in peer‑reviewed journals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement novel research methods.
• Conduct in vitro and in vivo experiments.
• Plan and manage research projects; interpret data.
• Prepare presentations and peer‑reviewed publications.
• Contribute to grant applications.

Skills

Cell culture

Mouse models

Molecular biology

Education

PhD or MD degree

Tools

Genome editing

Genomics

Proteomics

Job description

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER -- The Napierala Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to contribut to innovative translational and basic science research focused on devloping therapeurtic strategies for neurodegenerative disorders. Research areas include gene regulation, repeat instability, mitochondrial fitness and function, neuronal development and activity, and biomarker discovery. The laboratory utilizes a wide range of experimental approaches, including induced pluriptent stem cell (iPSC) modes, mouse models, genome editing, next-generation sequencing, genomics, transcriptomics, protemoics, molecular biology, and biochemistry. The successful candidate will participate in NIH-funded projects suported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), including investigations into the impact of somatic repeat expansion on neurodegenerative phenotypes, the molecular mechanisms underlying somatic instability of repetitive DNA sequences, and the role of repeat tract interruptions in cellular and tissue-leve disease processes.

Candidates must hold a recent PhD. and/or MD degree. Experience in mammalian cell culture or woring with mouse models of neurological disorders, along with proficiency in basic molecular biology techniques leading to publcation in peer-reviewed journals is desired. The selected candidate will join a dynamic collaborative, and fast-paced research environment, working closely with Dr. Napierala and other members of the laboratory while also contributing independently to ongoing and new research projects. Responsiblities include developing and implementing novel research methods, conducting in vitro and vivo experiements, planning and managing research projects, interpreting data, preparing presentations and peer-reviewed publication, and contributing to grant applications.

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
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