Shukla Lab at the UT Dallas hiring postdoctoral researcher

USA
November 17, 2025

Job Overview

Job Description

The Shukla Lab (https://lnkd.in/gmP9EzvA) at the University of Texas at Dallas is looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher to help build a new program at the intersection of membrane biology and neurodegeneration.

We study how membrane-mediated processes contribute to diseases like Alzheimer’s, using in vitro reconstitution, advanced microscopy, and cell-based approaches.

💼 Position: Research Associate / Postdoctoral Researcher
💰 Salary: $61,008–$71,532 (commensurate with experience)
📍 Location: Richardson, TX

What we offer:
• Access to world-class facilities and instrumentation
• A friendly, respectful, and growth-focused environment
• Strong emphasis on rigorous, innovative, and collaborative science
• Opportunities to apply for fellowships and present at conferences
• A thriving Dallas-area research community with affordable living

What to expect:
You’ll work closely with me to design and execute innovative experiments and shape your own research direction. During the application or onboarding process, you may be asked to co-write a one-page research proposal outlining your first project.

Who we’re looking for:
A creative and thoughtful scientist with a PhD in cell biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, or a related field, who values both independence and teamwork.

📎 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gxx8d9M7