Postdoctoral Research Associate - Chancellor Lab
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Chancellor Lab
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Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate Chancellor LabAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Medical PhysiologyProposed 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 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 fastestgrowing 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 teambased health care delivery.
What we want
The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting research that investigates the mechanisms of radiationinduced coagulopathy and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) across mammalian species. This position is part of a multidisciplinary team integrating cellular models small animal studies and advanced molecular techniques to uncover the role of endothelial dysfunction platelet activation and inflammatory signaling in radiosensitivity differences. The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for designing and executing in vitro and in vivo experiments performing coagulation and inflammation assays analyzing molecular pathways and contributing to manuscript preparation and presentations; assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the 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.
Other: This position may have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours and may travel as required.
Required Education
Appropriate PhD in a related field
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Presentation skills.
Analytical skills.
Attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Radiation Biology Hematology Molecular Biology Biomedical Sciences or a related field
Experience with cell culture coagulation assays and molecular biology techniques (qPCR ELISA flow cytometry)
Previous work with small animal models (mice rats) and willingness to conduct in vivo studies
Expertise in histology immunohistochemistry and RNA sequencing analysis
Ability to work in a collaborative interdisciplinary research environment
Strong data analysis skills (e.g. R Python GraphPad Prism)
Responsibilities
Research: Under general supervision is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise. Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite.Analyzes research data and summarizes results. Writes and may contribute to research papers articles and publications. Assist in the development of grant proposals and reports. Contribute to manuscript preparation and submission for peerreviewed journals.
LabSpecific Research: Cell Culture & In Vitro Studies: Maintain and culture endothelial cells platelets and PBMCs and conduct radiation exposure experiments 15 Gy Xray doses).Coagulation & Inflammatory Assays: Perform Tissue Factor ELISA Thromboelastometry (TEG) platelet aggregometry and measure IL6 TNF and IL1 using ELISA and flow cytometry.Microscopy & Imaging: Utilize confocal microscopy to visualize endothelial damage fibrin deposition and platelet interactions. Animal Studies & Radiation Exposure: Assist in radiation exposure experiments in mice and rats (LD50 thresholds) and conduct blood coagulation measurements (platelet counts TEG Ddimer analysis). Histopathology & Tissue Analysis: Perform immunohistochemistry and histological assessments to evaluate endothelial damage fibrin deposition and systemic effects. Data Analysis & Bioinformatics: Analyze experimental results using ANOVA regression models and RNA sequencing to identify molecular pathways related to coagulation and endothelial dysfunction. Documentation & RecordKeeping: Maintain detailed research records lab notes and experimental protocols for reproducibility and publications.
Mentoring: May assist mentor and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project. Provide guidance on data analysis and laboratory best practices. Support students in manuscript preparation and conference presentations.
Presentations:Prepares presentation materials on research topic that may be presented to small and/or large groups.Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.
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/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
