Postdoctoral Research Associate
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About the Role
The part-time Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize the skills and expertise granted by their education and experience to complete research projects, write and contribute to research papers, articles, and publications, and assist with the preparation and cleaning of the worksite.
This position is responsible for conducting pharmacological studies in the research lab, including epilepsy and seizure models and brain disease paradigms. Responsibilities include data compilation, analysis, interpretation, and preparation of scientific manuscripts, as well as assisting other research staff in implementing experimental studies and supporting neurological techniques and data analysis in the project.
Salary is commensurate based on education and experience. This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding. Location: Bryan, TX. Part-time schedule; may require work on weekends and/or after normal hours.
Responsibilities
- Plan and perform pharmacology and epilepsy research experiments with advanced methods and techniques in the lab.
- Develop approaches and scholarly activities including cutting-edge techniques to address translational questions in epilepsy pharmacology.
- Development of neurosteroid treatments for epilepsy and OP pharmacology.
- Design and perform experiments involving epilepsy and seizure studies.
- Organize and conduct studies of brain EEG and extended monitoring.
- Design and execute pharmacological studies, PK, and analytical studies in the lab.
- Perform survival surgical operations relevant to the project and all tools.
- Assist and train other members in the lab to execute research projects.
- Train students and research staff to perform research studies and compliance issues.
- Interpret and analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques.
- Assist with the preparation of research literature during manuscript and grant submissions.
- Present data at domestic and international scientific meetings.
- Lab compliance, ordering, and inventory of lab materials for research projects.
- Coordinate and maintain scientific supplies and equipment.
- Prepare and maintain lab records and study protocols.
- Communicate with coordinators at college and campus research offices.
- May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students working on research related to the project.
Requirements
- Appropriate PhD in a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with animal husbandry and special housing.
- In vitro electrophysiology techniques such as patch clamping and brain slice preparation.
- In vivo EEG techniques in experimental models.
- Immunohistochemistry experience with confocal imaging and 3-dimensional analysis of morphology of neurons and/or glia.
- First author publications.
- Experience with Multiclamp 200B and 700B type amplifiers or comparable, Axoclamp 900A amplifiers or comparable, and PClamp software or equivalent.
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
Benefits
Texas A&M University offers amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and more. Experience all that a big city has to offer with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.