Job Title
Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Neuroscience & Experimental TherapeuticsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Bryan, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
What we believe
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .”
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
We are looking for an individual to join our team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Appropriate PhD
Preferred Education:
PhD in Neuroscience or related discipline
Preferred Experience:
4 years of experience in performing bench research
Experience with neuronal physiology and mouse behavior
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Skills in slice electrophysiology, cell culture, confocal microscopy, mouse behavior, manuscript preparation and ability to communicate research results clearly.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of mouse neuroanatomy, neuronal function and astrocyte biology
Job Responsibilities
Experimental research
- Slice electrophysiology: patch clamp whole cell recordings of midbrain dopaminergic neurons
- Live imaging of Ca2+ signals in mouse brain slices with confocal microscopy
- Mouse behavior experiments including but not limited to Parkinson’s-related motor behaviors, Barnes maze
- Mouse brain sectioning, immunostaining and imaging using confocal microscopy and slide scanner imaging
- Stereotaxic injections of 6-OHDA and adeno-associated viral vectors into the mouse brain
Data analysis
- Sort and quantify data obtained using electrophysiology, and live slice imaging of Ca2+ signals
- Apply complex statistical analysis methods to data acquired from electrophysiology, Ca2+ imaging and mouse behavioral experiments
- Interpret differences in data, and design follow-up experiments
- Communication of scientific results at lab meetings and scientific conferences
Manuscript and grant proposal writing
- Writing the first draft and editing primary research articles for publication
- Aiding in writing research grant proposals to the NIH and NSF
Other Duties
- Performs other duties as assigned, such as placing orders, routine lab maintenance, autoclaving and supervision of undergraduate students.
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Neuroscience & Experimental TherapeuticsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Bryan, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
What we believe
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .”
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
We are looking for an individual to join our team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Appropriate PhD
Preferred Education:
PhD in Neuroscience or related discipline
Preferred Experience:
4 years of experience in performing bench research
Experience with neuronal physiology and mouse behavior
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Skills in slice electrophysiology, cell culture, confocal microscopy, mouse behavior, manuscript preparation and ability to communicate research results clearly.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of mouse neuroanatomy, neuronal function and astrocyte biology
Job Responsibilities
Experimental research
- Slice electrophysiology: patch clamp whole cell recordings of midbrain dopaminergic neurons
- Live imaging of Ca2+ signals in mouse brain slices with confocal microscopy
- Mouse behavior experiments including but not limited to Parkinson’s-related motor behaviors, Barnes maze
- Mouse brain sectioning, immunostaining and imaging using confocal microscopy and slide scanner imaging
- Stereotaxic injections of 6-OHDA and adeno-associated viral vectors into the mouse brain
Data analysis
- Sort and quantify data obtained using electrophysiology, and live slice imaging of Ca2+ signals
- Apply complex statistical analysis methods to data acquired from electrophysiology, Ca2+ imaging and mouse behavioral experiments
- Interpret differences in data, and design follow-up experiments
- Communication of scientific results at lab meetings and scientific conferences
Manuscript and grant proposal writing
- Writing the first draft and editing primary research articles for publication
- Aiding in writing research grant proposals to the NIH and NSF
Other Duties
- Performs other duties as assigned, such as placing orders, routine lab maintenance, autoclaving and supervision of undergraduate students.
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
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