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Postdoctoral Training Fellowship Opportunity at The University of Texas at Austin

News Date: Thursday, September 23, 2021 - 14:45

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The University of Texas at Austin’s NIAAA T32 Training Program has an opening for a
postdoctoral fellow beginning November 1, 2021. Applications are invited for this 1-year (with
the possibility of 3 years, pending competing renewal) postdoctoral training fellowship in the
neurobiological and behavioral effects of alcohol. Training opportunities span a breadth of
state-of-the-art translational, psychosocial, and preclinical approaches in animal models and
human subjects research including behavior, bioinformatics, genetics, electrophysiology,
imaging, molecular biology, neurochemistry, and neuropharmacology. Our dynamic training
environment boasts a 35 year history of successfully preparing postdoctoral fellows for
careers in alcohol research. Integrated with the Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction
Research, this opportunity is available for any one of our training faculty’s laboratories, but
especially Natividad, Lippard / Fromme, Melamed, or Velasquez research groups who are
actively recruiting. Our faculty span 7 different academic departments/divisions (Molecular
Biosciences, Neurology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Psychiatry,
Psychology, Social Work) and 5 colleges at UT Austin. For additional information, check out
our website.
 
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have completed
their doctoral training in biology, chemistry, neuroscience, pharmacology, psychology, social
work or a related field. Competitive applicants will have a strong track record of scholarly
productivity and commitment to a career in alcohol research. Individuals must be highly
motivated, possess initiative, and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication
skills. UT is an equal-opportunity employer. Women and those from groups under-
represented in STEM fields are highly encouraged to apply. Earliest start date is November
1, 2021. Stipend, medical insurance coverage, and travel funds are supported by our NIH
Institutional T32 Training Award.
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Initiate the application process by emailing the director, Dr.
Kim Nixon, at kim.nixon@austin.utexas.edu with a letter of interest and CV. After review of
your CV, applicants may be asked for a statement of research goals and contact information
for three references. Review of applications begins immediately until the position is filled.
About UT & Austin, Texas. The University of Texas at Austin, the #10 public university in the
U.S. and #1 public university in the state of Texas is in the dynamic city of Austin, the Live
Music Capital of the World. Austin is the capital of the state of Texas and 11th largest city in
the U.S. with over 2 million people in the metro area. The city spans the eastern edge of the
hill country of central Texas which provides great outdoor recreational activities through the
many lakes formed from the Colorado River. Austin or “Silicon Hills” has been ranked as the
#1 place to live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report numerous times for its temperate
climate, vibrant economy driven by a thriving tech sector, and high quality of life.

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