• 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 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 experiments to address role of glutamate receptors in the central nervous system using mouse models. Techniques may include confocal imaging, brain slice electrophysiology, in vivo manipulations, molecular biology, and behavioral analysis. Genetic mouse models will be applied. Responsibilities will include conducting experiments, analysis, preparation of report and publication and presentation in scientific meetings.

     

    What you need to know

     

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

    Required Education and Experience:

    + Appropriate PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related areas. If the degree had not been conferred at the time applicant applied for a postdoc position, a letter needs to be attached from the school’s official Graduate Office and/or Registrar’s Office certifying that all requirements for the degree have been met and stating the degree conferral date.

    Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    + Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + 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

    + Responsible for conducting experiments to address role of glutamate receptors in the central nervous system using mouse models.

    + Performs various techniques such as confocal imaging, brain slice electrophysiology, in vivo manipulations, molecular biology, and behavioral analysis.

    Data Analysis

    + Uses genetic models, imaging, electrophysiology, in vivo manipulations, molecular biology, and behavioral analysis to answer the research questions.

    Publications

    + Compiles reports for publication and funded or future grant applications.

    + Publishes research findings in peer reviewed journals.

    + Other duties 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.