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Postdoctoral Fellow: An NIH-funded postdoctoral position in the Department of Physiology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is immediately available. Research will focus on structure-function relations and regulation of the epithelial Na channel (ENaC) in isolated tubules. The Department of Physiology is a strong research community with many opportunities for collaboration and development of laboratory skills. San Antonio is an attractive, historic city that is affordable and has a multicultural heritage. Applicants should hold a Ph.D.. Please send your curriculum vitae and names and addresses of three references to Dr. James Stockand, Department of Physiology, UTHSCSA, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900; stockand@uthscsa.edu.

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A postdoctoral position is open to study synaptic physiology in the laboratory of Dr. Jun Hee Kim in the Department of Physiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA).

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD with experience in electrophysiology, biophysics, or neuroscience. We use patch clamp recordings and imaging in auditory brainstem slices to investigate the underlying mechanisms that regulate presynaptic excitability and glutamate release at the single synapse. Techniques currently used in the lab include patch clamp electrophysiology and Ca2+/Na+ imaging.

UTHSCSA is a Tier I Research Institution located in the northwest section of San Antonio. San Antonio is a vibrant multicultural city with much to offer, including an attractive cost-of-living.

To apply, please send a curriculum vitae, contact information for references, and a brief description of your research interests to Jun Hee Kim at kimjh@uthscsa.edu.

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We are pleased to recruit a suitable qualified candidate for a new NIH-funded vacancy in the Shapiro laboratory at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. We study the physiology, modulation and functional role of K+, Ca2+ and sensory ion channels, using heterologous systems, native sympathetic, hippocampal and sensory neurons, and cardiomyocytes.  The techniques used include patch-clamp electrophysiology, biochemistry, confocal/TIRF/single-cell imaging, molecular biology and whole-animal studies.  Our main focus is on intracellular signaling pathways that act on ion channels in excitable cells, where we seek to identify the signaling molecules involved, their molecular mechanisms of action, structural determinants, and the underlying role of these pathways in regulation of neuronal function.  We also use light-activated receptors (optogenetics) to probe the subcellular domains in which signaling molecules are clustered.  We publish in top-tier journals with careful attention to mentoring of postdoctoral fellows, and help with faculty job placement.

San Antonio is an attractive and pleasant city, with nearby beaches, recreational opportunities and cultural attractions. The cost of living here is modest, enabling a post-doc to live a comfortable life style.  We seek candidates who are motivated to perform cutting-edge science, who can work independently and creatively, and who have a keen desire for discovery.  The salary will be according to the postdoctoral fellow pay scale of the NIH.  

All postdoctoral fellow appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

shapirom@uthscsa.edu

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A postdoctoral position is immediately available to study dopamine neuron physiology in the lab of Michael J. Beckstead.

We use patch clamp recordings in brain slices to investigate neurophysiological changes that may contribute to an organism’s reward-related behaviors.  Techniques currently used in the lab include patch clamp electrophysiology, stereotaxic surgeries and behavioral techniques.  Applicants should have recently obtained a Ph.D. and have a strong publication record.  Some experience with electrophysiology is required.  Other useful attributes include experience with rodents, as well as strong math and communication skills.

San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the nation and features a diverse, multicultural environment with an attractive cost-of-living.  The University of Texas Health Science Center is a Tier I Research Institution situated between downtown and the Texas hill country.  The Department of Physiology currently boasts nine proximally-located electrophysiology labs including four that are run by recently-hired new investigators.

To apply please send a curriculum vitae, contact information for references and a brief description of your research interests to Mike Beckstead at beckstead@uthscsa.edu .

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A postdoctoral position is open to study the neural circuits of the retina in the Department of Physiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). The position is available immediately and is funded for a minimum of two years.

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD with a solid publication record, strong recommendations, and experience in electrophysiology, biophysics, or neuroscience. Experience in slice recording and with Matlab, IgorPro, or similar will be useful.

We want to understand how inner retinal circuits shape retinal output. Projects aim to discover inhibitory circuit contributions to ganglion cell receptive field development and function in the mouse and rat and to understand the circuit basis of visual deficits due to diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness. We use many techniques, including multi-electrode array recording, single-cell recording, behavioral tests of vision, and imaging. For details on our lab¹s questions and approaches, see physiology.uthscsa.edu/renteria.

UTHSCSA is a Tier I Research Institution located in the northwest section of San Antonio. San Antonio is a vibrant multicultural city with much to offer, including an attractive cost-of-living.

To apply, please send a cover letter detailing your interests, past research experiences, curriculum vitae, and list of references to Rene Renteria at renteriarc@uthscsa.edu.

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Job Title:  Postdoctoral Fellow Research Position in Neuroscience
Deadline:  Open until filled
Description: A postdoctoral position is open to study the molecular and behavioral alterations in animal models of Alzheimer disease and related age-dependent disorders.

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD with a solid publication record, strong recommendations, and experience in molecular and behavioral neuroscience.  The focus of the research is to investigate the molecular mechanism underlying behavioral alterations in mouse models of neurodegeneration.  It is essential that the individual have broad experience in working with mice and master basic biochemical and immunohistochemical techniques. The position is available immediately and is funded for a minimum of two years.  For details on our lab’s questions and approaches, see www.physiology.uthscsa.edu/oddo.

UTHSCSA is a Tier I Research Institution located in the Northwest section of San Antonio and sits as a gateway to the Texas Hill Country.  San Antonio is a vibrant multicultural city with much to offer, including an attractive cost-of-living.

To apply, please send a cover letter detailing your interests, past research experiences, curriculum vitae, and list of references to Salvatore Oddo at oddo@uthscsa.edu.