Postdoctoral Research Associate -IRACDA
About The Position
The Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, conducts research in their field of expertise and uses knowledge and skills gained through education and experience to complete research projects. The role includes analyzing research data and summarizing results, contributing to research papers and publications, and assisting with worksite preparation and cleaning. The associate may collaborate with researchers and faculty and may assist with, mentor, or supervise student researchers and graduate students working on related research. The position also prepares presentation materials and participates in preparing technical progress reports for research sponsors. This position is grant funded, so future employment may depend on continued funding. Weekend or after-hours work and travel may be required.
Requirements
- Appropriate PhD in a related field.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Understanding of brain function at the single-neuron, neural-circuit, and/or behavioral levels.
Nice To Haves
- Offered and accepted a slot in the IRACDA program at Texas A&M University.
- Experience with lipid analysis.
- Experience with mass spectrometric methods, including MALDI and electrospray ionization.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in the associate's field of expertise and complete research projects.
- Analyze research data and summarize results.
- Write or contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.
- Assist with preparation and cleaning of the worksite.
- Assist with, mentor, or supervise student researchers and graduate students working on project-related research.
- Prepare research presentation materials for small or large groups.
- Participate in preparing required technical progress reports for research sponsors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes 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.
- Free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences and workshops.
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed at Texas A&M.
- Living Well employee wellness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
