Faculty Positions - Program for Memory Longevity
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Faculty Positions - Program for Memory Longevity
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Faculty Positions - Program for Memory Longevity The newly establishedProgram for Memory Longevity (PML), led byAttila Losonczy, MD, PhD, in thePeter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute (OBI)and theDepartment of Neuroscienceat the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, seeks applications fortwo tenure-track faculty positionsat theAssistant or Associate Professor level. These are parallel searches in computational and experimental neuroscience aimed at advancing our understanding of memory and its disruption in aging and disease. AREAS OF RECRUITMENT Computational Neuroscience Experimental Neuroscience ABOUT THE PROGRAM TheProgram for Memory Longevityis a signature initiative of the O'Donnell Brain Institute focused on understanding and protecting memory across the lifespan. Anchored by a deeply integrative and collaborative approach, the program aims to define the cellular and circuit mechanisms of memory and how they are perturbed in aging and neurodegenerative disease. New faculty will join a growing community of investigators across disciplines, working at the forefront of memory research. RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT Faculty in the Program for Memory Longevity will be fully embedded in theO'Donnell Brain Institute, with access to: Generous start-up packagesand laboratory space in the new O'Donnell Biomedical Research Building Advanced imaging and data analysis resources, including two-photon and light sheet microscopy, spatial transcriptomics, cryo-EM, and high-performance computing Human neuroscience infrastructure, including academic neurosurgeons providing access to human brain recordings and tissue, magnetoencephalography (MEG), focused ultrasound for blood-brain barrier modulation, and extensive clinical research cores Extensive cross-campus collaboration opportunities, spanning over a dozen departments and centers Institutional programssupporting high-risk/high-reward neuroscience, cross-disciplinary research groups, and career development at all stages UT Southwestern ranks among the top academic medical centers globally and is home to a vibrant, collegial, and collaborative scientific community. The O'Donnell Brain Institute was created to integrate neuroscience discovery and clinical care, with a strong emphasis on supporting foundational and translational research. QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience, engineering, computer science, biology, physics, or a related discipline. A record of research excellence and a compelling vision for future work are essential. Clinical faculty must be eligible for a Texas medical license. APPLICATION PROCESS To apply, please submit the following: Curriculum Vitae Cover Letterbriefly describing your research area and interest in the Program for Memory Longevity Two-page research statement(past accomplishments and future plans) UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(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. |