What are the responsibilities and job description for the HSC Post Doctoral Rsch Assoc position at Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr?
Performs specialized post-doctoral work in the planning, conducting and/or supervision of original research. Responsible for participating in a research project associated with Ph.D. studies and the interpretation of the results of publication. Work is performed under supervision of graduate faculty members with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of the project. May supervise research and student assistants.
Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions and other outcomes. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public. Ability to plan and allocate the workload of employees, providing direct training and supervision as needed.
In accordance with Texas Executive Order GA-48 and applicable state or federal law, this position may involve access to, work on, or conduct research involving critical infrastructure. It will require background checks, including, but not limited to, criminal history and other security-related screenings. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these checks.
- Conduct behavioral pharmacology studies involving laboratory animals.
- Conduct operant behavioral procedures, including drug discrimination and drug self-administration.
- Conduct behavioral and physiological assays, including:
- Novel object recognition
- Respiratory function assays
- Drug withdrawal assays
- Pain and antinociception assays
- Locomotor activity assessments
- Administer test compounds using appropriate routes of administration.
- Monitor animals and document behavioral and physiological responses during experimental procedures.
- Assist with rodent surgical procedures, intravenous catheterization, and catheter maintenance.
- Participate in the development, validation, and optimization of experimental procedures.
- Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret behavioral, physiological, and pharmacological data.
- Apply appropriate statistical methods to evaluate research findings.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, study documentation, and electronic data files.
- Collect and process biological samples, including blood and tissues, for pharmacological, biochemical, or pharmacokinetic analyses.
- Assist with in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro experiments, as appropriate.
- Prepare figures, tables, abstracts, presentations, manuscripts, progress reports, and other scientific documents.
- Contribute to the preparation of research proposals and grant applications.
- Present research findings at laboratory meetings, departmental seminars, and scientific conferences.
- Assist with training students, research assistants, and other laboratory personnel.
- Follow institutional requirements and established procedures related to animal care, research integrity, laboratory safety, controlled substances, and data management.
Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions and other outcomes. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public. Ability to plan and allocate the workload of employees, providing direct training and supervision as needed.
In accordance with Texas Executive Order GA-48 and applicable state or federal law, this position may involve access to, work on, or conduct research involving critical infrastructure. It will require background checks, including, but not limited to, criminal history and other security-related screenings. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these checks.
Salary : $62,232