Postdoctoral Research Associate – Kirchner Lab

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Bryan, TX, US
Base: commensurate based on education + experience...
Patch clamp electrophysiology
Calcium imaging techniques
Immunohistochemistry procedures
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences

Job Summary

  • Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.
  • The Postdoctoral Research Associate will perform advanced neurophysiology experiments to study vasopressin and oxytocin neurons and their dysfunction in a rat model of heart failure.
  • Employees enjoy benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, retirement system enrollment, professional development opportunities, and access to university amenities.

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Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.

Salary

Base: Commensurate based on education and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, retirement plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patch clamp electrophysiology
  • Calcium imaging techniques
  • Immunohistochemistry procedures
  • Rodent survival surgery
  • Data analysis and figure creation
  • Research project execution
  • Laboratory maintenance and preparation

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring student researchers
  • Presentation and report preparation
  • Grant and fellowship application
  • Team-based health care delivery
  • Use of optogenetics and chemogenetics
  • Experience with Neuropixels
  • Software proficiency in pCLAMP and ImageJ

Key Requirements

  • PhD in neuroscience or related field
  • Experience with patch clamp electrophysiology
  • Skills in rodent survival surgery
  • Proficiency in calcium imaging
  • Immunohistochemistry expertise
  • Ability to analyze research data
  • Grant application experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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