Open Positions
Research opportunities at the University of North Texas.
Experimental Neuroscience & Epilepsy
Research & training
Our NIH-supported research investigates how pathological brain networks develop during epileptogenesis, integrating rodent models, electrophysiology, and brain imaging. Doctoral training includes experimental design, troubleshooting, data interpretation, and scientific writing.
Who should apply
Applicants should have sustained hands-on rodent research experience beyond coursework. A research-based master’s degree or substantial research assistant or technician experience is strongly preferred. Experience with rodent surgery, in vivo electrophysiology, or brain histology is particularly valuable; advanced programming is not required.
Project details, funding & application
Experimental work
- Electrode fabrication, stereotaxic surgery, and chronic electrode implantation in rodents.
- Longitudinal EEG/LFP acquisition, recording quality checks, and behavioral testing.
- Perfusion, brain tissue collection, sectioning, staining, and histology or immunohistochemistry.
Students receive close mentorship from Dr. Li and experienced lab members. Careful records, reproducible procedures, and responsible animal care are central to the work.
Background & funding
Relevant backgrounds include neuroscience, biology, physiology, pharmacology, biomedical engineering, and related fields. Applicants are not expected to have every listed skill. We value reliability, initiative, attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to learn from experimental setbacks.
Research assistantship support is available through NIH-funded projects. Stipend, tuition, benefits, and support and renewal conditions will be specified in the formal offer. Research is based at UNT in Denton, within the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area.
How to apply
Email Dr. Lin Li with your CV and a brief statement of research interests and experimental experience. Describe the procedures you personally performed, approximate animal or sample numbers, duration of experience, level of independence, and one example of troubleshooting. You may include relevant publications or other research outputs, indicating your contribution.
Inquiries are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to complete the formal UNT application by January 15, 2027 for consideration across funding opportunities. Admission requires meeting the BME PhD program criteria, including applicable testing requirements. Qualified applicants of all backgrounds are welcome.
Thesis-based MS Students
We welcome inquiries from prospective thesis-based MS students interested in neuroengineering, computational and experimental neuroscience, electrophysiology, neuroimaging, preclinical epilepsy models, and photobiomodulation.
Email Lin.Li@unt.edu with your CV or résumé and a brief introduction describing your academic background and research interests.
Undergraduate Research Training
Our undergraduate and TAMS research positions are currently full, and we are not accepting new trainees at this time. Future openings will be posted here.
Contact
Li Lab
Department of Biomedical Engineering
University of North Texas
Office
Discovery Park K240, Denton, Texas
Email
Lin.Li@unt.edu