Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we believe

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  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 Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for a post doctoral research associate to serve as a member of the Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of research 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.

Job Description Summary: This Postdoctoral Research Associate is in the Texas A&M University Department of Neuroscience. The position will join a research lab focused on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in stroke. Major techniques of the laboratory include rodent surgeries and behavioral analysis, immunohistochemistry, and relevant molecular biology techniques. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for manuscript preparation, participation in weekly lab meetings, and training other individuals in the lab.

Required Education:

• Appropriate PhD

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education:

• PhD in a Science related area

Preferred Experience:

• Three years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Aptitude for oral and written communication.
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities

Job Responsibilities

Experimental Research

• Perform stroke surgeries in rats

• Perform behavioral assays such as social interaction, NORT, T-Maze, Barnes Maze, burrowing test, open field, ART and vib-test

Data recording and analysis

• Collect, record, maintain and analysis experimental/research data using EthoVision, Prism and Image J

Proposal and meetings Assisting with manuscript and Grant proposals

• Prepare manuscripts for publication of research results.

• Attending meetings and seminars as requested.

• Prepare, assist, and submit grant proposals

General lab duties

• Supervise undergraduate research assistants.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned

In accordance with the  federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at Texas A&M University may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.

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.

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