HSC Post Doctoral Rsch Assoc

Texas Tech University • Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

Performs specialized post-doctoral work in planning, conducting, and/or supervising original research. The position participates in a research project associated with Ph.D. studies and interprets results for publication. Work is performed under the supervision of graduate faculty members, with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall project effectiveness. The position may supervise research and student assistants.

The role conducts behavioral pharmacology studies involving laboratory animals, including operant behavioral procedures such as drug discrimination and drug self-administration. It conducts behavioral and physiological assays, administers test compounds, monitors animals, documents responses, and assists with rodent surgeries, intravenous catheterization, and catheter maintenance. The role also contributes to the development, validation, and optimization of experimental procedures; collects, analyzes, and interprets research data; and assists with biological sample processing and in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro experiments.

The position prepares scientific materials, contributes to research proposals and grant applications, presents findings, and assists with training laboratory personnel. It must follow institutional requirements and established procedures for animal care, research integrity, laboratory safety, controlled substances, and data management. In accordance with Texas Executive Order GA-48 and applicable law, the position may involve access to, work on, or research involving critical infrastructure. Background checks, including criminal history and other security-related screenings, are required, and employment is contingent upon their successful completion.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., D.Sc. or M.D.) in the area of project specialization.
• Knowledge of modern research practices, including their methods, resources, and standards.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information to determine procedures, solutions, and other outcomes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to plan and allocate employees' workload and provide direct training and supervision as needed.
• Successful completion of required background checks, including criminal history and other security-related screenings, is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and/or supervise original research under the supervision of graduate faculty members.
• Participate in a research project associated with Ph.D. studies and interpret results for publication.
• Conduct behavioral pharmacology studies involving laboratory animals.
• Conduct operant behavioral procedures, including drug discrimination and drug self-administration.
• Conduct behavioral and physiological assays, including novel object recognition, respiratory function, drug withdrawal, pain and antinociception, and locomotor activity assessments.
• Administer test compounds using appropriate routes and monitor animals while documenting behavioral and physiological responses.
• Assist with rodent surgical procedures, intravenous catheterization, and catheter maintenance.
• Participate in developing, validating, and optimizing experimental procedures.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret behavioral, physiological, and pharmacological data, applying appropriate statistical methods.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, study documentation, and electronic data files.
• Collect and process blood and tissue samples for pharmacological, biochemical, or pharmacokinetic analyses.
• Assist with in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro experiments as appropriate.
• Prepare figures, tables, abstracts, presentations, manuscripts, progress reports, and other scientific documents.
• Contribute to preparing research proposals and grant applications.
• Present research findings at laboratory meetings, departmental seminars, and scientific conferences.
• Assist with training students, research assistants, and other laboratory personnel.
• Follow institutional requirements and established procedures for animal care, research integrity, laboratory safety, controlled substances, and data management.
• May supervise research and student assistants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree