Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Neuroscience

Two postdoctoral fellow positions are immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Chu Chen in the Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center (UT Health San Antonio).

Current research projects in Dr. Chen’s laboratory focus on elucidating the cellular, molecular, and epigenetic mechanisms underlying synaptic plasticity, learning, and memory in neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI)-induced AD-like conditions.

Research in the Chen laboratory employs a broad range of state-of-the-art approaches, including molecular and cellular biology, epigenetics, electrophysiology, optical imaging, single-cell and single-nucleus RNA sequencing, proteomics, bioinformatics, and behavioral analyses. Current projects aim to identify the mechanisms driving synaptic dysfunction, neuroinflammation, and cognitive decline associated with AD and TBI-induced neurodegenerative diseases.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree in neuroscience or a related biomedical field. Candidates with expertise in patch-clamp electrophysiological recordings are particularly encouraged to apply. Experience in multi-omics data analysis, bioinformatics, and/or neurodegenerative disease research is highly desirable. Strong communication skills, a solid publication record, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment are essential.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and will follow the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) stipend guidelines.

For additional information about Dr. Chen’s research programs, please visit:

• Dr. Chen’s laboratory webpage: https://physiology.uthscsa.edu/team-member/chu-chen-ph-d/
• Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology: https://physiology.uthscsa.edu/

About UT Health San Antonio and San Antonio

San Antonio is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States and is known for its rich cultural heritage, including landmarks such as the Alamo and the River Walk. The city offers a high quality of life and a relatively low cost of living compared with many other major U.S. metropolitan areas.

UT Health San Antonio recently integrated with The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), creating a comprehensive academic and research enterprise that spans a broad range of disciplines. The Long School of Medicine provides an outstanding research environment and is home to internationally recognized centers, including the NIH-funded Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies and the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases. These resources foster a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, and intellectually stimulating research community.

Interested individuals should forward CV along with the names and email addresses of three references to:

Chu Chen, PhD
Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology
UT Health San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
Email: chenc7@uthscsa.edu

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