Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Texas A&M University Health Science Center in Bryan, TX seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct advanced research in neuroscience and related fields under supervision. You will analyze data and contribute to publications, with responsibilities spanning data handling and manuscript preparation.

The role involves mentoring student researchers, presenting findings at seminars, and coordinating with grant-funded projects.

Qualifications

• Required PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related areas.
• Preferred expertise in electrophysiology, neural circuit analysis, molecular biology, imaging, or biochemistry techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, analytical, and detail-oriented abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in their field of expertise under general supervision.
• Mentor and supervise student researchers and graduate students.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on research topics to groups.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to progress reports.
• Assist with the preparation and cleaning of the worksite and data.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related areas

Job description

## Postdoctoral Research AssociateApply: Bryan, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-097522**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 CommitmentTexas 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 areAs 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 wantThe Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, is responsible forconducting research into their field of expertise. The Postdoctoral Research Associatewill utilize the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty. What you need to know**Schedule:** May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.**Travel:** May travel as required.**Please note:** This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.**Responsibilities:****Research*** Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting 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.**Mentoring*** May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.**Presentations*** Prepares presentation materials on research topic that may be presented to small and/or large groups.* Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.**Publications*** Compiles reports for publication and funded or future grant applications.* Publishes research findings in peer reviewed journals.* Other duties as assigned.**Qualifications:****Required Education*** Appropriate PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related areas.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Expertise in electrophysiology, neural circuit analysis, molecular biology, imaging, or biochemistry techniques.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Excellent verbal and written skills.* Presentation skills.* Analytical skills.* Attention to detail.**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, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums* 12-15 days of annual paid holidays* Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month* Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas* Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time* Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more* Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee* Living Well, 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.