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The Department of Neuroscience and the Center for Advanced Pain Studies at UT Dallas has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow to join a multidisciplinary group studying mechanisms of pain and headache. This specific position will work on projects related to therapeutics development for pain and headache disorders including novel approaches to target ion channels. Work on these projects will include testing in preclinical models of pain and headache as well as in vitro studies using patch-clamp electrophysiology.

A doctoral degree is required as well as 5+ years of experience in either preclinical pain/headache models. Alternatively, 5+ years of experience with in vitro electrophysiology methods is also acceptable. Experience working with transgenic animals and maintenance of mouse colonies is preferred. Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse laboratory environment is essential.

Behavioral testing using preclinical mouse models of pain and/or headache; mouse handling; colony maintenance; rodent surgical techniques; primary neuronal culture; patch-clamp electrophysiology; regular presentations at group meetings.

Additional Information:
Work will be performed on site and in-person.


What we have to offer:
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusiveness. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:

Competitive Salary

Tuition Benefits

Internal Training

Medical insurance – including
100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long and short-term disability

Retirement Plan Options

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

All UT Dallas employees have access to various
professional development
opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

About UT Dallas:
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. A charter member of
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STEMM Equity Achievement) Change, UT Dallas is a place where members of the community are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged to their pursuit of excellence.

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