Microbiology
Microbial Pathogenesis
A postdoctoral position is available November 1, 2008, to investigate the mechanisms used by Haemophilus ducreyi to inhibit phagocytosis. Emphasis will be placed on elucidation of how certain H. ducreyi gene products interact directly with macrophage components to affect the phagocytic signaling pathway. This position requires a Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, or a related biological science. Experience with recombinant DNA techniques is required. Position includes salary, fringe benefits, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic research environment. Send curriculum vitae and the names and telephone numbers of three references to:
Dr. Eric J. Hansen
Department of Microbiology
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75390-9048
FAX: 214-648-5905.
Email: PostdocApplicantEJH2@UTSouthwestern.edu
Microbial Genetics
A postdoctoral position is available December 1, 2008, to investigate mechanisms of gene regulation in
Moraxella catarrhalis. Emphasis will be placed on the identification of gene products whose expression
is up-regulated in vivo. This position requires a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a
related biological science and experience with recombinant DNA techniques. Position includes salary,
fringe benefits, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic research environment.
Send curriculum vitae and the names and telephone numbers of three references to:
Dr. Eric J. Hansen
Department of Microbiology
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75390-9048
FAX: 214-648-5905.
Email: PostdocApplicantEJH@UTSouthwestern.edu
UT Southwestern is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Department of Molecular Biology
Nuclear receptor signaling in neural stem cells and epigenetic regulation of the central nervous system
A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Chun-Li Zhang at UT Southwestern. The major interest of this laboratory is to elucidate the molecular and cellular mechanisms regulating brain function with a focus on adult neural stem cells and epigenetics. Combinations of techniques in molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, mouse genetics and behavioral analysis will be employed. Detailed research interests and related publications can be found at:
http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/findfac/research/0,2357,29691,00.html
Self-motivated individuals with a Ph.D. and/or a M.D. degree are encouraged to apply. Candidates with demonstrated records in molecular or developmental biology, biochemistry or neuroscience are preferred. The candidate is expected to work in a collaborative environment. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Please send curriculum vitae, description of research background and interests and contact information of three references to:
Chun-Li Zhang, Ph.D.
Department of Molecular Biology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
6000 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-9148.
Email: Chun-Li.Zhang@utsouthwestern.edu
UT Southwestern is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Department of Neurology
There are no positions available at this time.
Department of Pathology
Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Description: One-year ACGME accredited fellowship position intended for physicians wishing to acquire special expertise in all aspects of transfusion medicine. The fellow is integrally involved in the activities of both the blood collection center and three hospital transfusion services. Hospitals are conveniently located on one campus and include a major county hospital (Parkland Memorial Hospital) with regional trauma and burn center, a children’s hospital (Children’s Medical Center) , and University Medical Center Hospitals with surgical emphasis and both solid organ and hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation. Therapeutic apheresis service is very active, performing >1100 procedures a year. The blood donation center collects more than 225,000 donations per year and is involved in peripheral blood progenitor cell harvesting and cryopreservation as well as bone marrow processing. Emphasis of the fellowship will be on clinical consultation with physicians, patient care, and donor issues, with excellent laboratory exposure to serologic techniques and blood component processing. Training in the management of hemostasis problems and the reference hemostasis laboratory is an additional feature that allows the fellow to become a well rounded transfusion medicine expert. Responsibilities include participation in resident education and attendance at policy-making and utilization review organizations. Opportunities for research are available and encouraged. There is the possibility of an optional second year focusing on hemostasis and clinical research to prepare the individual for an academic career.
Requirements: Must be a physician Board-eligible or certified by a major specialty board (Pathology, Internal Medicine, Anesthesia, Pediatrics and Surgery). Candidate must be eligible for a Texas Institutional Permit.
Stipends: Support will be commensurate with the applicant's level of training.
Staff: Ravindra Sarode MD, Director; James D Burner MD, Assoc Director; Laurie J. Sutor MD, Geeta Paranjape MD.
Applications: Address to:
Ravindra Sarode, MD
Department of Pathology
Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-9073
Phone: (214) 648-7887
Web site: http://pathcuric1.swmed.edu
Email: ravi.sarode@utsouthwestern.edu
UT Southwestern is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Department of Pharmacology
Post-doctoral Position Investigating Glycobiology Of The ER Stress Response
A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, a leading academic research institution home to four Nobel laureates and 18 members of the National Academy of Sciences. The position will investigate how glycobiology is involved in the mammalian endoplasmic reticulum, with emphasis on regulation by stress signaling pathways. Candidates should have received a Ph.D. or M.D. degree within the past two years, with strong background in biochemistry, cell biology, glycobiology, or a related area.
Send C.V. and names of three references to:
Mark Lehrman, Ph.D.
Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology
UT-Southwestern Medical Center
6001 Forest Park Rd., ND9.300
Dallas, TX 75390-9041
214-645-6172
(FAX)214-645-6173
mark.lehrman@utsouthwestern.edu
UT Southwestern Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
Department of Physiology
Phosphoinositide Regulation of the Actin Cytoskeleton and Membrane Trafficking
Motivated individuals are invited to apply for a postdoctoral position in a highly collaborative laboratory to study the molecular mechanisms of the regulation of phosphoinositide (such as PIP2) metabolism and the role of phosphoinositides in the regulation of the actin cytoskeleton and membrane trafficking. We use a combination of molecular, biochemical, and cell biological approaches to address fundamental questions in cell regulation. Our detailed research interests and related publications can be found at:
http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/findfac/research/0,2357,18242,00.html
Requirements: Recent Ph.D. degree in Biological Sciences with training in molecular biology, cell biology and/or biochemistry.
Applicants should submit curriculum vitae with names and contact information of three references to:
Dr. Helen L. Yin
Department of Physiology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390-9040.
Email: helen.yin@Utsouthwestern.edu
RNA Interface or Circadian Clock
Motivated individuals are invited to apply for a postdoctoral position available in a highly collaborative laboratory to study the molecular mechanisms of RNA interference or circadian clock. We use a combination of molecular, biochemical, and physiological approaches to address fundamental questions concerning RNA interference pathway/daily biological clocks in eukaryotic organisms (Genes & Dev 2007 21, 3283; Genes & Dev 2007 21, 590). Our detailed research interests and related publications can be found at: (http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/findfac/research/0,2357,42920,00.html) The candidate will choose the research direction based on his/her interest.
Requirements: Ph.D. degree in Biological Science with training in molecular biology or biochemistry.
Applicants should submit curriculum vitae with names and addresses of three references to:
Dr. Yi Liu
Department of Physiology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-9040.
Email: yi.liu@utsouthwestern.edu
UT Southwestern Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
Pulmonary, Internal Medicine
There are no positions available at this time.
Department of Radiation Oncology
Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Dr. David Chen, Division of Molecular Radiation Biology,
Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas TX. We seek qualified candidates who received their Ph.D. within the past two years to join a multidisciplinary research team to study the mechanisms of DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) repair in mammalian cells. We are interested in the following research areas:
1) Role of Werner syndrome (WRN) protein in response to IR-induced and replication-associated DNA double-strand breaks. Research directions will be focused on the dynamics and recruitment of WRN protein at localized DNA damage sites in living cells; functions of WRN in nonhomologous end joining and homologous recombination repair of DSBs; and effect of WRN phosphorylation on its conformational changes and structural functional activities.
2) Molecular mechanism of DNA dependent protein kinase (DNA-PK) in DNA double-strand break sensing and repair. We are especially interested in studying a novel role of DNA-PK in regulating IR-induced DSB repair as a function of cell cycle. Research directions will include utilizing knock-in transgenic mouse models for analyzing the function of DNA-PKcs kinase activity and its phosphorylation status; proteomic approaches for identify novel DNA-PK docking proteins; and functional dissecting of novel DNA-PK interacting proteins.
These projects are fully funded by NIH. Various unique reagents and in house expertise in live cell imaging, transgenic mouse model and protein biochemistry are available. Candidates with strong molecular biology, cell biology and biochemistry training are encouraged to apply. The initial appointment will be for two years. Renewal of the appointment will be contingent upon availability of adequate funding and performance. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and name/addresses of at least two references to:
David J. Chen, Ph.D.
Professor and Director
Division of Molecular Radiation Biology
Department of Radiation Oncology
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX 75390-9187
Phone (214)-648-5597
Email: David.Chen@UTSouthwestern.edu
Applications are invited for a joint Postdoctoral Scholar position, with the Department of Radiation Oncology and the Live Cell Imaging Facility at the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center. We seek a qualified candidate with a Ph.D. in biophysics or a related area and experience in fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy. The candidate will work in a highly interdisciplinary research environment integrating molecular biology and advanced quantitative microscopy techniques with the purpose of dissecting the spatio-temporal dynamics of proteins in the living cell. The candidate’s imaging expertise will be needed in collaborative projects with other labs on campus; an experience that is expected to be very educational and productive. Willingness to become familiar with molecular biology techniques is essential. Specific experience with cellular imaging, Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS), Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM) and related techniques are highly desirable.
The candidate will have access to state of the art confocal imaging instrumentation capable of FRET, FRAP and FCS analysis as well as a FLIM microscope. In addition, the candidate will have access to a two-photon microscope with FCS/RICS capabilities that is part of the University of Texas at Arlington Optical Imaging Labs at UTSW. In-house expertise includes development of fluorescent proteins in DNA repair deficient cells, siRNA technologies and transgenic mouse development. The initial appointment will be 12 months. Salary will be based on level of experience. Renewal of the appointment will be contingent upon availability of adequate funding and performance. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae and name/addresses of at least two references to:
David J. Chen, Ph.D.
Professor and Director
Division of Molecular Radiation Biology
Department of Radiation Oncology
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX 75390-9187
Phone (214)-648-5597
FAX (214)648-5995
david.chen@utsouthwestern.edu
UT Southwestern is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
Department of Radiology
Multimodal (DTI/fMRI/MRS) Neuroimaging Research
Qualified candidates are sought to fill postdoctoral positions available in a funded project uses advanced MR imaging (fMRI, ASL, DTI, MRS), EEG, and image analysis and signal processing methods to diagnose anatomic, functional, and metabolic changes in the brain caused by neurotoxin exposure leading to Gulf War Syndromes in veterans of the first Gulf War. Clinical and neuropsychological testing results and advanced neuroimaging data of Gulf War Syndromes will be compared with other disease models (e.g., Parkinson’s and Huntington’s Diseases, Alzheimer’s Disease, and stroke) sharing similar symptoms to help elucidate molecular and neurofunctional mechanisms of neuropathology. Rodent models also will be developed and studied in parallel with the human studies.
State-of-the-art human brain imaging facilities dedicated to this research include a 3T Siemens Trio TIM with 32 receiver channels, 128-channel Neuroscan and 64-channel BrainProducts MR-compatible EEG systems, and a full complement of fMRI and physiological monitoring equipment. Access to a 7T Philips Achieva human MR system and 9.4T vertical bore and 4.7T and 9.4T horizontal bore Varian MR systems for animal imaging and spectroscopy at the UT Southwestern Advanced Imaging Research Center (AIRC) are also be available.
The ideal postdoctoral candidates will have a Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, electrical or biomedical engineering, or a related discipline (including neuroscience/neuroimaging) with primary experience in DTI, fMRI, or MRS. Programming skills in C/C , Matlab, and Unix/Linux and scientific computing, as well as experience with AFNI, FSL, SPM, jMRUI, and LCModel are highly desired. Secondary experience with ASL, multi-channel EEG, pulse sequence programming, parallel imaging, image processing, or time series analysis would be helpful for some of the positions.
Initial one-year appointments, funded by the Veterans Administration, are renewable for up to three years contingent upon continued funding and performance. This is an exciting opportunity to do research using state-of-the-art imaging facilities in a stimulating multidisciplinary environment.
Send applications and enquiries for more information to:
Richard W. Briggs, Ph.D.
Professor of Radiology and Director of Neuroimaging Research
Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75390-8896, U.S.A.
tel: (214) 648-0436 / fax: (214) 648-0438/3904
e-mail: Richard.Briggs@UTSouthwestern.edu
Roddy McColl, Ph.D. (DTI; Roderick.McColl@UTSouthwestern.edu)
Kaundinya Gopinath, Ph.D. (fMRI and fcMRI; Kaundinya.Gopinath@UTSouthwestern.edu)
Sergey Cheshkov, Ph.D. (MRS; Sergey.Cheshkovl@UTSouthwestern.edu).
Postdoctoral Researcher II, DTI Sub-Core, Neuroimaging Core, Gulf War Illness and Chemical Exposure Program
An immediate opening is available for a qualified postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the design, implementation and analysis of a diffusion tensor research protocol as part of a large multi-disciplinarily effort to apply neuroimaging techniques to elucidate the neural basis of Gulf War Syndrome. A dedicated Siemens Tim Trio 3T scanner will be used for all studies.
The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree in the field of physics, engineering or a related field with experience in the principles and practice of MRI and DTI in particular. Knowledge of Siemens IDEA programming will be considered a strong advantage over other candidates.
The position is funded under the auspices of a contract rather than a grant and regular duties will include quality assurance of the acquired data and the analysis pipeline, development of alternative acquisition strategies and analytical approaches to the data. It is anticipated that more than one hundred individuals will participate in this project.
Although the main field of interest to the Sub-Core is that of DTI, the successful candidate will join a team with specialization in other MRI protocols such as MRS, ASL and fMRI, and will be expected to share results and concepts with the other Sub-Cores.
Funding is guaranteed for two years with a possible further renewal at that time. Please send cover letter, CV and contact information for two references to:
Roddy McColl, PhD,
Associate Professor, Dept. Radiology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas TX 75390-9071
Tel: (214) 648-2910 Fax: (214) 648-7513
E-mail: Roderick.McColl@UTSouthwestern.edu
Molecular Imaging and Chemistry
The Department of Radiology and the Advanced Imaging Research Center has two immediate postdoctoral openings for highly motivated individuals to develop imaging probes for the assessment of beta-cell islets in small animal models through a broad matrix of collaborations at the three UT system campuses in the DFW Metroplex (UT Southwestern, UT Arlington and UT Dallas).
Candidates with a Ph.D. in organic/peptide/inorganic chemistry and career interests in molecular imaging are encouraged to apply. Hands-on experience with small animal imaging, medical radioisotopes, and live animals is desirable but not required. Interested individuals should send current curriculum vitae, a research statement, and the contact information of three references to:
Xiankai Sun, Ph.D.
Department of Radiology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75390-9058
E-mail: Xiankai.Sun@UTSouthwestern.edu
EEG Signal Processing Postdoctoral Research Position (available immediately)
An opportunity is open to develop cutting-edge tools for analyzing EEG data in cognitive tasks. Initial funding is for two years, to study the neurological basis of Gulf War (1990-91) Illness. An array of cognitive tasks probe vision, attention, semantic processing, memory, and motor function. A unique aspect is the ability to integrate literally dozens of data types in precisely defined subject populations. The EEG group works closely with researchers in MRI, statistics, psychology, psychiatry, neurology, and epidemiology. Our longer-term goal is to extend our approach to impact other neurological disorders, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Required: 1) BS in physics, mathematics, or engineering; 2) PhD in same, neuroscience, cognitive science, or related; 3) excellent programming skills. Desired: 1) expertise in signal processing and statistics; 2) experience in simultaneous EEG-fMRI; 3) interest in bridging computational and cognitive neuroscience.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Send CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references to:
Thomas Ferree, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Radiology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-8830
Tel: (214) 648-9767 / Fax: (214) 648-0438
email: tom.ferree@utsouthwestern.edu
Molecular Imaging Postdoctoral Researcher
The Department of Radiology has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral research fellow with expertise in molecular imaging, particularly in developing multi-modal molecular imaging probes. Expertise in fluorescence, bioluminescence and chemiluminescence is highly desirable. Our research group focuses on cell based therapy and cell labeling for in vivo imaging of cell function.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in molecular biology and in vivo work. Candidates should have an M.D. or Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Veterinary Medicine or Chemistry and two years of research experience. Position includes salary, fringe benefits, and the opportunity to acquire further training in cancer imaging techniques such as MRI, optical and radionuclide imaging. Position available immediately.
Send curriculum vitae, statement of goals and three letters of reference to:
Barjor Gimi, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Radiology
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75390-9058
Email: berj.gimi@UTSouthwestern.edu
UT Southwestern is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
Department of Surgery - GI Endocrine Divison
There are no positions available at this time.
Department of Urology
UT Southwestern Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
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