• Postdoctoral Research Associate

    Texas A&M University System (Bryan, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Postdoctoral Research Associate

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University Health Science Center

     

    Department

     

    Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

     

    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 experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) 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, 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 conducts experiments to address role of glutamate receptors in the central nervous system using mouse models; uses techniques including confocal imaging, brain slice electrophysiology, in vivo manipulations, molecular biology, and behavioral analysis; applies genetic mouse models; conducts experiments, analysis, preparation of report and publication and presentation in scientific meetings.

     

    What you need to know

     

    Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

     

    Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume a re strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

    Minimum Required Qualifications

    + Appropriate doctoral degree in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related areas

    *The well-qualified candidate will possess a Ph.D. in in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related areas . Expertise in electrophysiology, neural circuit analysis, molecular biology, imaging, or biochemistry techniques are encouraged to apply .

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct Experiments: Conducts experiments to address role of glutamate receptors in the central nervous system using mouse models . Uses techniques including confocal imaging, brain slice electrophysiology, in vivo manipulations, molecular biology, and behavioral analysis

    + Data Analysis: Conducts ongoing drug discovery studies. Applies genetic models, imaging, electrophysiology, in vivo manipulations, molecular biology, and behavioral analysis to address these questions .

    + Publications: Compiles reports for publication and funded or future grant applications. Publishes research findings in peer reviewed journals. Performs other d uties as assigned .

     

    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, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

    + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

    + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

    + Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

    + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

    + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)   training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

    + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

    + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) 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 pre-populate 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.