Assistant Research Scientist- Cunningham Lab

Job Title

Assistant Research Scientist- Cunningham Lab

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Medical Physiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,750.00 monthly

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 experiences. 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 will utilize techniques and strategies taught to them by their education and experiences to work towards independently solving imaging-related questions presented by the research projects of the users. Besides facilities SOPs, will contribute image science context to writing grants, research papers, and other publications. The Assistant Research Scientist is responsible for managing the day-to-day facility activities, supervision of the undergraduate student worker, developing and implementing microscopic image approaches that meet the research needs of facility users, especially those with limited microscopic imaging experience and manages the usage of the instruments.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/Full-Time; May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours and may travel as required.

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education And Experience

• Appropriate PhD in a related field.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.
• Experience in optical microscopy, confocal microscopy, slide scanner, multiphoton in vivo experiments, TIRF, spinning disk confocal, and atomic force microscopy.
• Knowledge in designing imaging experiments for various samples, cell lines and tissues, tissue clearing, etc .
• Previous experience with image data analysis using Imaris, QuPath, ImageJ/Fiji software packages, writing macros, etc.
• Knowledge of working with rodents
  
  
  

Responsibilities

Research

• Will be responsible for conducting independent research into their field of expertise.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise.
• Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite.
• Helps organize worksite and determine what supplies are necessary to continue research in an effective manner.
• Analyzes research data and summarizes results.
• Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.
• Assists with grant acquisition.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-end imaging techniques, including but not limited to confocal and multi-photon microscopy, etc.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing microscopy imaging protocols needed to accomplish experimental research goals.
  
  
  

Equipment Management & Record Keeping

• Manage and Operate microscope systems and computers.
• Learn how to operate new instruments.
• Write SOPs for use of the instruments.
• Provide project-specific problem solving and ongoing support for imaging experiments and data analysis.
• Maintain website and digital portals, including iLabs site.
• Manage user schedules in ILabs.
• Maintain training and usage records for billing purposes and rate studies.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and perform day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the facility.
  
  
  

Mentoring

• May assist student researchers, Postdoctoral Associate Researchers, and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.
  
  
  

Presentations

• Prepare presentation materials on research topics that may be presented to small and/or large groups.
• Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.
  
  
  

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 prepopulate 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.