The Department of Neuroscience and the Center for Advanced Pain Studies at UT Dallas have an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the Price Lab.

This position will contribute to NIH- and industry-funded projects focused on understanding how neuronal plasticity alters the brain’s reception of nociceptive information from the sensory system, and how these changes relate to chronic pain. Additionally, the role involves work on a newly funded grant aimed at identifying and validating high-quality targets for chronic pain treatment. This project begins with human disease-based data, progresses through screening against receptors found in human dorsal root ganglia (DRG), and culminates in functional validation using human DRG neurons.

This is a UTD and NIH-funded position. Salary for Postdoctoral Research Associates in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS) is based on years of experience in accordance with current NIH (NRSA) stipend levels. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is funded for one year, with the possibility of renewal. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funds.

Ph.D in a related field.

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Special Instructions:
Please provide two (2) letters of recommendation in the document section under “other document.”

Remote Work:
Some percentage of remote work may be possible by a formal agreement in advance. Employees must be located within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area and have the ability to be on campus for work activities as scheduled and/or with 24-hour notice. Completion and approval of a UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required upon employment, and use of personal computer, internet, and other standard equipment may be required. Remote work arrangements are subject to regular review and re-approval and may be canceled at any time.

This position may be subject to local travel for assessment or participant needs. Other occasional travel may occur such as for training/development, conferences, etc.

What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:
Competitive Salary
Tuition Benefits
Internal Training
Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long and short-term disability
Retirement Plan Options
Paid time off
Paid Holidays All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.

Special Instructions:
Please provide two (2) letters of recommendation in the document section under “other document.”

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

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