Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will lead research in ion channel modulation in pain. The position will focus on elucidating molecular mechanisms regulating ligand- and voltage-gated ion channel function and their role in neuronal excitability and pain signaling. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize advanced molecular biology, imaging techniques, and in vivo animal models to investigate protein-protein interactions in rodent and human sensory neurons. The position involves writing and contributing to research publications, assisting with lab management, and collaborating with other researchers and faculty.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, or related scientific discipline.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant doctoral research experience in ion channel physiology, neuroscience or related fields is expected.
- Prior experience handling laboratory animals and performing behavioral assays.
- Willing to work with laboratory animals
- Experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques.
- Experience contributing to scientific publications, grant applications, writing papers, analyzing and interpreting data, and up to date with current scientific literature.
Responsibilities
- Performs molecular and cellular biology techniques, including Western blotting, immunoprecipitation (IP), immunohistochemistry (IHC), calcium imaging, and other fluorescence or confocal imaging.
- Conducts in vivo animal experiments, including handling, behavioral assays, and tissue collection under approved protocols.
- Participates in non-identified human tissue recovery as needed, including being on-call for organ donor tissue collection under approved IRB protocols.
- Analyzes data using statistical and computational tools, summarizes results, and interprets findings.
- Writes and contributes to research papers, grant applications, and other scientific publications.
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
- Maintains lab inventory, orders reagents, schedules shared equipment, and ensures compliance with lab safety protocols.
- Assists, mentors, and/or supervises graduate students and/or research assistants involved in the PI’s projects.
- Provides guidance on experimental design, data analysis, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Prepares and delivers presentations on research findings to lab members, collaborators, and scientific meetings.
- Participates in journal clubs and lab meetings to discuss scientific literature and experimental strategies.
- Contributes to the preparation of progress reports for funding agencies and project sponsors.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
