Assistant Research Scientist

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Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . 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 Assistant Research Scientist, under general supervision, participates in the development of Gulf War illness rat models and mouse head injury models, as well as conducts the isolation and characterization of extracellular vesicles shed by stem cells or their progeny. Conducts in vitro assays, as well as biochemical and molecular biological assays, collecting and interpreting data, and writing manuscripts. Performs intranasal administration of extracellular vesicles or drugs in animal models of aging, traumatic brain injury, Gulf War Illness, and Alzheimers disease, as well as the characterizes the therapeutic benefits through behavioral, histological, biochemical, and molecular biological measures.

What you need to know

Salary: W ill be commensurate based on the selected hires education and experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.

Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

Travel: May travel as required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Ph.D. degree in Neuroscience or Biological Sciences.

• Relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four years of experience in animal modeling, testing drugs/biologics in animal models of human diseases, biochemical and molecular biological assays, cell culture techniques, isolation of extracellular vesicles from stem cell cultures, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy.

• Four years of research experience as a postdoctoral fellow.

• Experience in working with rats and mice.

• Extensive expertise in Molecular biology techniques, fluorescence, and confocal microscopic techniques.

• Expertise in cell cultures, particularly neurons, microglia, and astrocytes.

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written skills.

• Presentation skills.

• Analytical skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Must be able to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to work in BL2 laboratory.

• Ability to work in Animal housing.

Responsibilities

Research

• Generates rat models with Gulf War Illness-like symptoms, and mouse models with repetitive head injury, drug/biologic treatment to animals, performs neurobehavioral tests in rats and mice, measures the therapeutic effects of drug/biologic treatment in animal models of disease using brain tissue analysis. Involves immunohistochemical, immunofluorescence, ELISA, WB, and qPCR studies on brain tissue samples to measure the expression of various proteins, mRNAs, and miRNAs.

• Prepares cell cultures of neurons and glial cells, as well as brain tissue sections for immunohistochemical studies.

Data Analysis

• Analyzes and interprets data with appropriate statistical analysis, prepare data and figures, and write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

• Prepares manuscripts for publication

• Assists in preparing research proposals and progress reports.

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 .

Mentorship

• Mentors undergraduate and graduate students in their research.

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 leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for 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 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.