Postdoctoral Research Associate -IRACDA

Texas A&M University System; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the IRACDA program in neuroscience. The role involves conducting independent and collaborative research, mentoring undergraduates and graduate students, and contributing to scientific publications.

The position is grant-funded with potential for continued opportunity, requiring strong collaboration and commitment to rigorous scientific inquiry within the Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics department

Qualifications

• Appropriate PhD in a related field.
• Knowledge of brain function and neural circuits.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research under general supervision in your field of expertise.
• Train and mentor undergraduate and graduate student researchers.
• Analyze research data and summarize results.
• Contribute to research papers and publications.

Skills

Team collaboration

Brain function knowledge

Lipid analysis

Mass spectrometry

Education

PhD in related field

Tools

MALDI-ESI

Job description

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate -IRACDA

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

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 & lived experiences. 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, 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 want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, conducts research into their field of expertise. Utilizes the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Utilizes their skills and expertise to train and mentor team/s of undergraduate students in a scientific project. 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Appropriate PhD in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Offered and accepted a slot in the IRACDA program at TAMU
• Experience with lipid analysis
• Experience with mass spectrometric methods, including MALDI electrospray ionization

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Understanding of brain function and the single neuron, neural circuits and/or behavioral levels.

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.

Benefits

• 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 leaveand at least eight hours of paid vacationeach 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 freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistancefor 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

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.