Texas A&M University Health Science Center is looking to solve the role of glutamate receptors in the central nervous system using mouse models through experimental research.
Requirements
- Appropriate PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related areas.
- Expertise in electrophysiology, neural circuit analysis, molecular biology, imaging, or biochemistry techniques are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for conducting experiments to address role of glutamate receptors in the central nervous system using mouse models.
- Performs various techniques such as confocal imaging, brain slice electrophysiology, in vivo manipulations, molecular biology, and behavioral analysis.
- Uses genetic models, imaging, electrophysiology, in vivo manipulations, molecular biology, and behavioral analysis to answer the research questions.
- Compiles reports for publication and funded or future grant applications.
- Publishes research findings in peer reviewed journals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Other
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
- This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
- 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.
