Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Company

Texas A&M University

Job description

Job Title Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment Biomedical SciencesProposed Minimum Salary CommensurateJob Location Dallas, TexasJob Type StaffJob DescriptionOur CommitmentTexas 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 which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.Who we areA part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, 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 wantThe College of Dentistry is looking for an 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 knowProposed Salary: Commensurate based on selected hires qualifications.Work Schedule/Location: 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.Required Education and Experience:PhD in relevant field.No experience required.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Strong background and skills in slice recording combined with optogenetic manipulation.Good verbal and written English communication skills.Ability to work independently with general supervision, meet deadlines, be detail-oriented and to prioritize tasks.Willingness to work with research animals (mice and rats).Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others..Preferred Qualifications:Experience in neuroscience research.Experience in multidisciplinary research, peer-reviewed research papers.Hands-on experience in pain research.Strong background and skills in slice recording combined with optogenetic manipulation.Essential Duties/TasksResearch – Pain Model PreparationAnimal model preparationResearch- Pain StudyOptogenetic stimulationNon-bench workData analysis and manuscript preparationWhy Texas A&M University?We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
, , , with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums. of annual paid holidays. * Up to
and at least month. * Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

• Health and Wellness:

. * Professional Development: All employees have access to free
training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more. and 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Expected salary

Location

Dallas, TX

Job date

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:57:23 GMT

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