Postdoc positions in neuroscience (stem cell biology, gene expression and regulation), and bioinformatics : Houston, TX, United States

We are seeking two highly motivated postdoctoral fellows in: 1). neuroscience; 2). bioinformatics in the areas of stem cell biology, gene expression and regulation in the Department of Neurosurgery, and Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Our laboratory is using systems-based approaches involving functional genomics and next-generation sequencing technologies such as RNA-Seq and ChIP-Seq as well as functional tests to unravel gene transcription and regulatory networks in the nervous system. Our current focus is on spinal cord injury and gliosis. We are pursuing basic and translational research in neural repair, neuroprotection and regenerative medicine.

Qualified candidates should:
• Have strong background and skills in: 1). spinal cord injury, astrocyte biology, culturing primary neural cells or stem cells, and siRNA/shRNA; experience in transgenic mice is preferred. 2). bioinformatics, statistics and next-generation sequencing data analysis; biological experimental background and knowledge is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency as evidenced by relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals and is interested in acquiring new skills.
The candidate will have the opportunity to pursue highly collaborative projects with significant translational impact, alongside with stem cell researchers and clinicians.
Our lab is located in the beautiful new facility of the Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine in the Texas Medical Center. Texas Medical Center is one of largest medical complex in the world and provides access to the more than 40 member institutions, including two medical schools, four schools of nursing and 13 renowned hospitals. Many scientific and educational opportunities are available in the metropolitan area of Houston as well as cultural, entertainment and sports activities.