Post-doctoral Fellow to Study Cellular Neuroscience and Immunity in an Experienced Lab

The laboratory of Dr. Mark S. Shapiro in the Department of Cell & Integrative Physiology in the Long School of Medicine at University of Texas Health San Antonio/UTSA has available an immediate opening for newly funded project to do with the pathophysiology of "Long-haul Covid," otherwise known as Post-Acute Sequelae of Coronavirus (PASC). This interdepartmental, interdisciplinary and collaborative project is funded by the RECOVER initiative of the US National Institutes of Health. The project focuses on syndromes of autonomic and nociceptive dysfunction that include Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Orthostatic Hypotension and associated dysautonomia throughout the body, hyperalgesia and pain syndromes such as neuropathic pain, myalgias, migraines and sensory deficiencies, and more. Using techniques and approaches of high-throughput Ca²⁺ imaging, patch-clamp electrophysiology, preparations of rodent sympathetic and sensory ganglia neurons, ELISAs of GPCR auto-antibodies, Machine learning/Artificial Intelligence and iPSC-derived cell function assays, this combined basic science/clinical research project seeks to understand the etiology of such PASC syndromes, so as to devise treatments for this global long-term post-acute pandemic affecting hundreds of millions around the world. Although the nominal period of the project is one year, it is highly expected that this funding will lead to multiple, distinct multi-year grants from component investigators such as Dr. Shapiro, who is the lead basic science Principal Investigator. Candidates who are ambitious, creative and motivated to perform high-impact biomedical science with direct translational implications are highly desired. All positions come with a generous benefit package. Please contact Dr. Shapiro directly at shapirom@uthscsa.edu. Positions can start as early as April 1^st, 2025, and are welcomed from those with at least a Ph.D. and relevant experience from all over the world. San Antonio is a vibrant, multi-cultural and welcoming city with an enviable cost of living and numerous attractions. UT Health San Antonio is an equal-opportunity employer, and all positions are security-sensitive as in most Universities in the USA.