Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dravid Lab

Texas A&M • Bryan, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Dravid lab has recently identified a ligand for the orphan glutamate delta-1 receptor, opening a new area for structure-function analysis. In addition, the lab is working on the role of glutamate delta 1 in pain pathways and basal ganglia circuits with novel drug discovery approaches. The lab is also interested in understanding the role of NMDA receptor in astrocytes and interneurons. The lab utilizes brain slice and cellular electrophysiology, structure-function analysis, circuit studies, drug discovery, and behavioral approaches.

Requirements

• Appropriate PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related areas

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in brain slice or cellular electrophysiology
• Confocal and super-resolution imaging of synapse structures
• Structural biology including cryo-EM
• Drug discovery workflows including computational analysis
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical thinking
• High level of attention to detail

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project
• 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.
• Compile reports for publication and funded or future grant applications.
• Publishes research findings in peer reviewed journals.

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
• Free exercise programs and release time
• 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

What This Job Offers

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