Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dravid Lab

Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dravid Lab

Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department
Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

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 Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty.

What you need to know

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Other Requirements and Factors:  May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

May travel as required.

Required Education:

- Appropriate PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related areas

Preferred Qualifications:

- Expertise in electrophysiology, neural circuit analysis, molecular biology, imaging, or biochemistry techniques

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail

Responsibilities:

Research

- 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.
- Analyzes research data and summarizes results.
- Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.

Mentoring

- May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.

Presentations

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

Publications

- Compiles reports for publication and funded or future grant applications.
- Publishes research findings in peer reviewed journals.
- Other duties as assigned

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 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.