Research Scientist

Texas A&M • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. The College of Dentistry is looking for a Research Scientist to serve in the Biomedical Sciences department. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine.

Requirements

• Appropriate Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, or related scientific discipline
• Six years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to present scientific data clearly to varied audiences
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, multitask and work cooperatively with others

Nice To Haves

• PhD or M.D
• Neuroscience lab experience
• Traumatic brain injury models
• Post traumatic epilepsy models
• Seizure models
• Work experience in vitro models
• Experience in data collection, analysis
• Grant writing experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to plan and organize effectively
• 2-photon calcium imaging
• Advanced microscopy and microscopic analysis
• Neurobehavioral testing and analysis
• Survival stereotaxic surgery
• Supervisory Experience

Responsibilities

• Designs, performs, and analyzes experiments consistent with project objectives.
• Conducts independent research aligned with the TAMUS member’s mission.
• Develops procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy of data collection and analyses.
• Keeps detailed records of procedures and data.
• Identifies, assimilates, and synthesizes data needed for computer models and manages databases relating to statistical and related software.
• Maintains expertise with the latest hardware and software technologies for statistical and numerical data analyses.
• Prepares data for publication and presentation.
• Writes grants and proposals to acquire external funding.
• Keeps up-to-date on scientific research via reading of literature, etc.
• Attends scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement.
• Validates strategic decision-aid models.
• Assisting with lab maintenance
• Mentors students and trainees on analyzing and preparing data results.
• Coordinates laboratory activities.
• Maintains laboratory instrumentation and follows applicable safety standards.

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
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

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