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.

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.

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