Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Biomedical Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Dallas, 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 experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. 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 College of Dentistry is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve in the department of Biomedical Sciences. 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.

What you need to know

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate based on selected hire's qualifications.

Work Schedule/Location: Located in Dallas, Texas, this is an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate Doctoral Degree in Neuroscience. No experience required.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, detail-oriented and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience.
• Experience in neuroscience research.
• Hands-on experience in pain research.
• Strong background and skills in slice recording combined with optogenetic manipulation.
• Record of peer-reviewed research papers.
• Willingness to work with research animals (mice and rats).
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Research - Pain Model Preparation: Conduct animal model preparation. 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. Make solutions, clean glassware, autoclave, order supplies.
• Research- Pain Study: Perform optogenetic stimulation and chemogenetic manipulation. Perform behavioral testing. Perform fiber photometry and miniscope recording. May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.
• Non-bench Work: Perform data analysis and manuscript preparation. Maintain laboratory notebook; conduct data mining. Analyzes research data and summarizes results. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Write research reports, presentations and manuscripts to disseminate research findings in national and international meetings and professional journals.
  
  

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

• Health, dental, vision, life 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.
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
  
  

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.