Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job 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 part-time Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise.  The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite. 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. The person is responsible for assisting other research staff in implementing experimental studies and supporting the neurological techniques and data analysis in the project.

What you need to know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/Part-Time; May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.   

We encourage you to apply! To help us learn more about your experience and interest in the role, please submit a cover letter and CV/resume. You can upload both documents in the CV/Resume section of the application. 

Responsibilities

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

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.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written skills.

• Presentation skills.

• Analytical skills.

• Attention to detail.

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.   

 

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.