Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dravid Lab
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! 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). 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-res 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
