Job Title
Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Neuroscience & Experimental TherapeuticsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Bryan, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting pharmacological studies in the research lab, including epilepsy and seizure models, and brain disease paradigms. This position is responsible for data compilation, analysis, interpretation and preparation of scientific manuscripts. Assist other research staff in implementing experimental studies and supporting the neurological techniques and data analysis in the project. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite.
What you need to know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/Full-Time; May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours and travel as required.
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education and Experience
Appropriate PhD in a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with animal husbandry and special housing.
In vitro electrophysiology techniques such as patch clamping and brain slice preparation.
In vivo EEG techniques in experimental models
Immunohistochemistry experience with confocal imaging and 3-dimensional analysis of morphology of neurons and/or glia.
First author publications.
Experience with Multiclamp 200B and 700B type amplifiers or comparable, Axoclamp 900A amplifiers or comparable, and PClamp software or equivalent.
A commitment to excellence in performing and analyzing pharmacology research.
Responisbilities
Epilepsy Neuroscience Research
Plan and perform pharmacology and epilepsy research experiments with advanced methods and techniques in the lab.
Develop approaches and scholarly activities including cutting-edge techniques to address translational questions in epilepsy pharmacology.
Development of neurosteroid treatments for epilepsy and OP pharmacology.
Design and perform experiments procedures involving epilepsy and seizure studies.
Organize and conduct studies of brain EEG studies and extended monitoring.
Design and execute pharmacological studies, PK and analytical studies in the lab.
Responsible for performing survival surgical operations relevant to the project and all tools.
Assist and train other members in the lab to execute the research projects.
Train students and research staff to perform research studies and compliance issues
Neuroscience Data and Analysis
Interpret and analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques
Assist with the preparation of research literature during manuscript and grant submissions
Present data at domestic and international scientific meetings
General Lab Management
Lab compliance, ordering and inventory of lab materials for research projects.
Coordinate and maintain scientific supplies and equipment.
Prepare and maintain lab records and study protocols.
Communicate with coordinators at college and campus research offices.
Mentoring
May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.