Job description
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
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 & identities. 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, 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 want
The Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate o serve as a member of the Psychiatry team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of research 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.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for conducting experiments related to PTSD and heart function using the rodent SPS model. The candidate will be responsible for completing federally funded projects. The individual will work with rodents to conduct behavioral tests, molecular assays, echocardiograms, surgeries, and statistical data analysis. This position will be required to commute to Houston the initial month and sporadically thereafter for research collaboration and training purposes.
What you need to know
Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
COVID-19 information: In accordance with the
federal contractor vaccination mandate
, specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.
Required Education and Experience:
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Appropriate doctoral degree. If the degree had not been conferred at the time applicant applied for a postdoc position, a letter needs to be attached from the school’s official Graduate Office and/or Registrar’s Office certifying that all requirements for the degree have been met and stating the degree conferral date.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Physiology or related discipline.
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Behavioral research experience in rodents especially in stress-related models.
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Cardiac physiology research experience in rodents.
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Echocardiogram technique in rodents.
Responsibilities:
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Research: Performs experiments detailed in federal grants: runs behavioral tests, analyzes behavioral data, conducts echocardiograms, aids with and performs surgeries, collects rodent samples, runs molecular assays, sections tissues, tracks estrous cycles, stains slides, images slides. Shadows and observes findings on rats and other subjects within the scope of PTSD behavioral test. Performs surgeries and collects samples
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Laboratory duties: Prepares/amends/updates animal use protocols for approval. Trains and supervises of other research personnel. Performs various administrative tasks
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Data analysis: Performs rodent behavior analysis. Performs other data analysis
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Publish and Present Findings: Presents research findings in conferences/seminars. Publishes research findings in peer reviewed journals. Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
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