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Texas A&M University · 3 weeks ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pokam Lab-2

Bryan, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Texas A&M University is one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, dedicated to improving health through transformative education and innovative research. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct lab experiments, analyze data, and communicate findings while working on projects related to traumatic brain injury.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conducts electrophysiology experiments in vivo and/or in brain slices

Performs two-photon imaging in awake, moving mice

Gives stereotaxic injections of adeno-associated viral vectors into the mouse brain

Performs cranial window preparation and traumatic brain injury surgeries

Performs mouse brain sectioning, immunostaining and imaging using confocal microscopy and slide scanner imaging

Applies complex statistical analysis tools to data acquired from electrophysiology and imaging

Interprets differences in data, and designs follow-up experiments

Communicates scientific results at lab meetings and scientific conferences

Writes for scientific publications

Assists with critiquing and writing publication review articles

Aides in writing research grant proposals to the NIH and NSF

Qualification

ElectrophysiologyTwo-photon microscopyData analysisMATLABPythonManuscript preparationGrant writingMultitasking

Required

Appropriate doctoral degree

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Preferred

PhD in Neuroscience

Prior experience with electrophysiology and/or two-photon microscopy imaging

Data analytical skills including the use of MATLAB and python

Manuscript preparation and ability to communicate research results clearly

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 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

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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