Postdoctoral Research Associate

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 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 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 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 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, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• 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 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.