Research Investigator - Anesthesiology & PeriOp Med - Research

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In Anesthesiology & PeriOp Medicine – Research, our neuroscience research focuses on the function of voltage- and ligand-gated ion channels and synaptic plasticity in chronic pain, opioid actions, and neurogenic hypertension. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in one of the natural sciences or a related field and bring at least five years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. Candidates with hands-on experience with patch-clamp electrophysiology techniques, particularly in recording, analyzing, and interpreting neural activity, are strongly preferred. Must be comfortable working with small animals in a research setting, including handling and study-related procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in one of the natural sciences or a related field.
At least five years of experience in scientific or experimental research work.
Comfortable working with small animals in a research setting, including handling and study-related procedures.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with patch-clamp electrophysiology techniques, particularly in recording, analyzing, and interpreting neural activity.
Master’s degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
With preferred degree, three years of required experience.
Experience in patch-clamp electrophysiology techniques.
Small animal handling in a research setting.

Responsibilities

Assists principal investigator with scientific research projects related to neurobiological mechanisms underlying neuropathic pain and opioid use and abuse.
Determines specific goals in research activities, evaluates and analyzes experimental data, and revises and develops techniques or approaches to solve problems.
Conducts independent projects with independent experiment designs and execution and participates in collaborative research projects in the lab and within the institution.
Establishes animal models through conditional training, drug treatments and behavioral testing in rodents.
Performs acute and survival surgeries in rodents.
Carries out electrophysiological recordings and analyses of cell activities, synaptic plasticity and brain circuits.
Supervise and train students, technicians, junior fellows and visiting scientists.
Is ready to proactively learn new techniques in molecular biology, epigenetics, optogenetics, and neuroscience in general
Maintain accurate, experimental record and detailed records for controlled substance and select agents (TTX).
Analyze data generated from experiments and prepare graphs, slides and tables via photography, computer, or manually and present at laboratory meetings.
Communicates results to and understands instructions from principal investigators and colleagues.
Communicates with faculty and staff within and outside the laboratory in scientific discussion, data presentation and literature reviews.
Prepares and writes manuscripts for publications.
Works on general laboratory routine functions including reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, minor repairs on small equipment, inventory bookkeeping and supply ordering.
Handles, stores, and disposes of chemical hazardous materials and biohazardous materials in specified procedures to meet institutional safety guidelines.
Follow the IACUC and IBC procedures that listed on PI’s IACUC protocols.
Monitors laboratory equipment operation and implements safety procedures, including laboratory safety, activity reports, and institution inspections.