Texas A&M University Health Science Center is looking to understand the impact of ischemic stroke on acute and long-term changes in behavior and brain pathology. The specific project focuses on defining how an epigenetic modifier impacts stroke recovery in aging.
Requirements
- PhD. in Neurobiology, Psychology, or related fields.
- Experience working with small animal models of neurological disease or trauma, stereotaxic surgery, behavior.
- Experience in bioinformatics (transcriptomics/proteomics).
- Fluorescent and confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, familiarity with cell culture.
- Various research equipment.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to move light, medium or heavy objects with assistance.
Responsibilities
- Performs rat surgeries including stroke surgeries and stereotaxic injections
- Performs behavioral assessments of motor and sensory function and cognitive function in rats.
- Performs brain histology and microscopy
- Isolates and cultures rodent cells and performs flow cytometry.
- Collects, records, and maintains experimental/research data; prepare manuscripts for publication of research results
- Supervises undergraduate research assistants.
- Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise.
Other
- This position may require work beyond normal hours and/or work on weekends
- This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
- Candidates should have excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
- Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
