Job Title
Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Biomedical SciencesProposed Minimum Salary
$5,000.00 monthlyJob Location
Dallas, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
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Who we are
A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center 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 will lead research in ion channel modulation in pain. The position will focus on elucidating molecular mechanisms regulating ligand- and voltage-gated ion channel function and their role in neuronal excitability and pain signaling. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize advanced molecular biology, imaging techniques, and in vivo animal models to investigate protein-protein interactions in rodent and human sensory neurons. The position involves writing and contributing to research publications, assisting with lab management, and collaborating with other researchers and faculty.
What you need to know
Proposed Salary: $60,000 annually
Work Schedule/Location: Located in Dallas, TX, this an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education and Experience
Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, or related scientific discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant doctoral research experience in ion channel physiology, neuroscience or related fields is expected.
Prior experience handling laboratory animals and performing behavioral assays.
Willing to work with laboratory animals
Experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques.
Experience contributing to scientific publications, grant applications, writing papers, analyzing and interpreting data, and up to date with current scientific literature.
Responsibilities
Research
Performs molecular and cellular biology techniques, including Western blotting, immunoprecipitation (IP), immunohistochemistry (IHC), calcium imaging, and other fluorescence or confocal imaging.
Conducts in vivo animal experiments, including handling, behavioral assays, and tissue collection under approved protocols.
Participates in non-identified human tissue recovery as needed, including being on-call for organ donor tissue collection under approved IRB protocols.
Analyzes data using statistical and computational tools, summarizes results, and interprets findings.
Writes and contributes to research papers, grant applications, and other scientific publications.
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
Maintains lab inventory, orders reagents, schedules shared equipment, and ensures compliance with lab safety protocols.
Mentoring
Assists, mentors, and/or supervises graduate students and/or research assistants involved in the PI’s projects.
Provides guidance on experimental design, data analysis, and troubleshooting techniques.
Presentations
Prepares and delivers presentations on research findings to lab members, collaborators, and scientific meetings.
Participates in journal clubs and lab meetings to discuss scientific literature and experimental strategies.
Contributes to the preparation of progress reports for funding agencies and project sponsors.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
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.