Postdoctoral Research Associate – Kirchner Lab

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Bryan, Texas, US
Base: commensurate based on education + experience...
Patch clamp electrophysiology techniques
Calcium imaging in live brain slices
Immunohistochemistry tissue processing
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct research on the neurophysiology of vasopressin and oxytocin neurons and their dysfunction in heart failure using advanced electrophysiological and imaging techniques

Job Summary

  • The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct research on the neurophysiology of vasopressin and oxytocin neurons and their dysfunction in heart failure using advanced electrophysiological and imaging techniques.
  • Texas A&M University offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, retirement system enrollment, and professional development opportunities.
  • This position is grant funded and may require work beyond normal office hours or on weekends, with responsibilities including mentoring, data analysis, and presenting research findings.

Matching Summary

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct research on the neurophysiology of vasopressin and oxytocin neurons and their dysfunction in heart failure using advanced electrophysiological and imaging techniques.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Patch clamp electrophysiology techniques
  • Calcium imaging in live brain slices
  • Immunohistochemistry tissue processing
  • Rodent survival surgery expertise
  • Data analysis using pCLAMP and ImageJ
  • Research project execution
  • Full-time work schedule with possible extended hours

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with optogenetics and chemogenetics
  • Use of fluorescent biosensors and pharmacologic compounds
  • Maintaining electrophysiology rig
  • Training laboratory members
  • Presentation and publication preparation
  • Mentoring student researchers
  • Use of Igor Pro, Prism, Python, Adobe Illustrator

Key Requirements

  • PhD in neuroscience or related field
  • Experience with patch clamp electrophysiology
  • Rodent survival surgery skills
  • Calcium imaging expertise
  • Immunohistochemistry experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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