Postdoc/Research Scientist

Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Scientist - Laboratory of Translational Pain Research, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, TX

The Laboratory of Translational Pain Research in the Department of Neurobiology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Scientist (title depending on experience and qualifications) to join our NIH-funded team. We investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms of pain and explore translational interventions, with additional research areas including cannabinoid signaling, depression, and traumatic brain injury. https://www.utmb.edu/dnb/faculty/bios/bin-pan--md--phd

Position Highlights:

• Engage in both basic and translational neuroscience research
• Join a collaborative and multidisciplinary team
• Receive strong mentorship and career development support for academia or industry careers
• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
• Outstanding benefits, including free employee health insurance and UT system retirement pension

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Molecular/Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences, or related fields. Solid publication record, teamwork, and scientific rigor. Expertise in either cellular or molecular neuroscience with the capacity to conduct experiments independently

Preferred Skills:

• Molecular/biochemical techniques: qPCR, Western blot, immunofluorescence
• Cellular techniques: electrophysiology, calcium imaging.
• Behavioral neuroscience assays
• Experience with rodent models: stereotaxic surgery, CRISPR/shRNA, in vivo gene manipulation
• Familiarity or willingness to learn next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, and computational tools

Additional Assets:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Motivation, collegiality, and the ability to work both independently and within a team
• Leadership potential: project management, manuscript preparation, and mentoring junior lab members

To Apply:

Please send the following documents to Dr. Bin Pan at bipan@utmb.edu: Curriculum Vitae with contact information for three references