Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency
Texas A&M University

Department
School of Engineering Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Houston, 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 by Dustin Green, is responsible for conducting research in the field of Neuroimmunology. This position supports research focused on unraveling neuroimmune inflammatory pain and itch mechanisms. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will focus specifically on Mas-related G-protein coupled receptors (e.g., Mrgprb2), neuropeptide signaling, and neuroimmune interactions in various pathologies.  The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize techniques and strategies taught to them by their education and experiences to work towards solving the question presented by their research project. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.

What you need to know

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

Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

Travel: Travel may be required.

Responsibilities:

Research

- Experimental Design & Execution: Design and independently conduct experiments utilizing in vitro calcium imaging, advanced immunochemistry, and molecular techniques to interrogate neuroimmune cross-talk.
- Translational Modeling: Lead comprehensive preclinical in vivo studies utilizing transgenic mouse models to study pain and itch pathologies.
- Data Analysis & Dissemination: Analyze complex biological datasets, prepare high-quality figures, and draft manuscripts for submission to high-impact journals. Present findings at regional and national scientific conferences.
- Grant Strategy: Assist the Principal Investigator with the preparation of data and documentation for NIH R01 grant applications, renewals, and Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPR).

Mentoring/Supervision

- Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to laboratory technicians and graduate students. May assist student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.
- May supervise assigned staff and/or students.

Presentations:

- Assist in preparing presentation materials on research topics such as seminars, lab meetings, or poster presentations.
- Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.

Qualifications :

Required Education

- PhD in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

- Familiarity with Flow Cytometry, behavioral assays, tissue sectioning, or immunochemistry is highly preferred.
- Prior hands-on experience with rodent handling, breeding, and colony management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Analytical skills, including use of statistical software (Prism or R).

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, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/prescriptions-express-scripts/) dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/vision-insurance/) life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/flexible-spending-accounts/) , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

- 12-15 days (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1793/University-Holiday-Calendar) of annual paid holidays

- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1794/Sick-Leave)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1757/Vacation)  each month

- Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

- Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

- Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

- Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) 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.