Texas A&M University Health Science Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct research in their field of expertise, contributing to the advancement of knowledge through research projects, publications, and data analysis.
Requirements
- Experience with animal husbandry and special housing.
- In vitro electrophysiology techniques such as patch clamping and brain slice preparation.
- Immunohistochemistry experience with confocal imaging and 3-dimensional analysis of morphology of neurons and/or glia.
- Experience with Multiclamp 200B and 700B type amplifiers or comparable, Axoclamp 900A amplifiers or comparable, and PClamp software or equivalent.
- Multiclamp 200B and 700B type amplifiers or comparable,
- Axoclamp 900A amplifiers or comparable, and PClamp software or equivalent.
- DSI radio telemetry systems or equivalent.
- Confocal laser scanning microscope such as a Ziess 880 or equivalent and Huygen deconvolution software.
Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, conducts 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.
- May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.
Other
- Appropriate PhD in a related field.
- First author publications.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
- May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.
- May travel as required.
