美国德克萨斯大学泰勒分校博士后职位招聘–药理学、生物化学或相关领域

Job Summary 

Work in discovery and development of new drug candidates targeting neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. 

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks 

• Ensure lab safety, conduct experiments, and keep detailed laboratory notebooks and electronic records in compliance with federal, state, and university rules and regulations.  

• Perform basic molecular biology experiments (DNA cloning, plasmid preparation, site directed mutagenesis, and in vitro transcription).  

• Collect oocytes from Xenopus laevis and use them to study ion channel receptors pharmacology.  

• Maintain mammalian cell lines, extract protein and RNA, and perform Western blot and RTqPCR analyses.  

• Perform two-electrode voltage-clamp and patch-clamp electrophysiological recordings.  

• Assist in maintaining work area, equipment, glassware clean and orderly.  

• Assist in maintaining lab inventory of supplies, chemicals, and stock solution.  

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

Required Education/Experience 

• Appropriate doctoral (PhD) degree in pharmacology, biochemistry, or related fields. Proven record of research training and productivity. 

Preferred Education/Experience 

• Extensive experience in electrophysiological recording techniques or in vivo pharmacology. 

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies 

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Ability to perform all tasks and job responsibilities safely without injury to self or others in compliance with NIH guidelines. 

About The University of Texas at Tyler 

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.¿ 

Our beautiful¿Tyler¿campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at¿The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler¿and in¿Palestine,¿Longview,¿and¿Houston. 

With more than 80 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs. 

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/. 

Additional Information 

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. 

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. 

EEO/AA Statement 

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.