Postdoctoral Research Associate
Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Job Description
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Psychiatry and Behavioral ScienceProposed 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 experience. 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 fastestgrowing academic health centers in the nation theTexas A&M University Health Science Centerencompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education innovative research and teambased 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 hires experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are 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 wellqualified 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 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 stateoftheart 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 costofliving and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor 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 securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
