Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dravid Lab

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dravid Lab

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

🔬  Be part of the science behind tomorrow’s treatments

The laboratory of   Dr. Shashank Dravid   is seeking a   Postdoctoral Research Associate   to join   the   team   working   on   cutting-edge   projects   driving   discoveries that could shape future treatments and improve lives !   Dravid lab has recently   identified   ligand for the orphan glutamate delta-1 receptor opening a   new area for structure-function analysis   ( PMID: 42270762).   In addition, Dravid lab is working on the role of glutamate delta 1 in pain pathways and basal ganglia circuits with novel drug discovery approaches   (PMID: 41345253) .   The lab is also interested in understanding the role of NMDA receptor in astrocytes and   interneurons (PMID: 37004850; 35867797) .   Th e lab   utilizes   brain slice and cellular electrophysiology, structure-function analysis, circuit   studies , drug   discovery   and behavioral approaches.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct and support research project within your specialized field of   expertise
• Collect, analyze, and interpret research data
• Write and contribute to research papers, articles, and publications
• Mentor and supervise student researchers and graduate students
• Prepare presentations for groups
• Publish research findings in peer reviewed journals

Why Join Us?

• Build your publication record and professional network
• Collaborate   in a supportive, innovative research environment
• Gain experience with neuroscience techniques
• Contribute to research with the real potential to improve lives

Minimum Qualifications:  Appropriate PhD   in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related areas

Preferred Qualifications:   The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in   brain slice or cellular   electrophysiology,   confocal   and   super-res   imaging   of synapse   structures ,   structural biology   including cryo-EM   and drug discovery   workflows including computational analysis , as well as strong verbal and written communication skills   and   analytical thinking, and a high level of attention to detail.

What you need to know

Salary:   Will be   commensurate   based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

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.

Special Instructions:   A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references ( to include   at least one   previous   supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.

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   the   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

• Prepare   presentation materials on research   topics   that may be presented to small and/or large groups.
• Actively   participates   in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.

Publications

• Compile reports for publication and funded or future grant applications.
• Publishes research findings in peer reviewed journals.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.