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A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr Gek-Ming Sia in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Our laboratory studies the development of cortical circuits and synapses, and their involvement in neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. Potential projects include following up on recent findings on the molecular players involved in language acquisition (Sia et. al., Science, 2013), and the development of novel tools to uncover additional molecular determinants of cortical circuitry formation. Projects will involve common techniques in neuroscience, including proteomics, genetic mouse models, live cell imaging, and general biochemistry and histology. We seek a highly motivated candidates with experience in biochemical and molecular biological work. Experience in neuroscience is preferred but not mandatory.

UTHSCSA is a Tier 1 Research Institution located in northwest San Antonio, a multi-cultural city with a low cost-of-living. The university has excellent core facilities, including a world-class imaging facility with super-resolution and live animal brain imaging capabilities.

To apply, please send a curriculum vitae, contact information for 2-3 references, and a brief description of your research interests to Gek-Ming Sia at siag@uthscsa.edu.

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Job details

Employer:University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Location:7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MED 2.213B, San Antonio, TX, United States

Expires:September 30, 2015

Job type:Postdoctoral

Salary:$40,000 - $50,000

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD

Employment type:Contract

Job hours:Full-time