Assistant Professor - PhD Movement Disorders

We are seeking an Investigator with expertise in understanding the relationship between neurotransmitter receptor changes, network level change and the impairments in motor function and cognition in individuals with Parkinson disease.  We are seeking a collaborative researcher who can utilize institutional strengths in novel ligand development for neuroscience applications, and SPECT imaging to develop an independently funded research program investigating the relationship between brain network changes and disease-relevant behavioral abnormalities in Parkinson disease.

• PhD trained
• Experience in the relationship between neurotransmitter receptor changes

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, 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.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

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Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000