Postdoctoral Research Associate – Kirchner Lab

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Bryan, TX, US
Base: commensurate based on education + experience...
Patch clamp electrophysiology techniques
Calcium imaging in live brain slices
Immunohistochemistry tissue processing
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 including patch clamp electrophysiology, calcium imaging, and immunohistochemistry to study vasopressin and oxytocin neurons in a rat heart failure model.
  • Employees receive benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, retirement system enrollment, professional development opportunities, and access to wellness programs.

Matching 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.

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 experience
  • Data analysis with pCLAMP and ImageJ
  • Research project execution
  • Grant-funded research position

Nice-to-have

  • Use of optogenetics and chemogenetics
  • Experience with Neuropixels electrophysiology
  • Software skills in MatLab and Imaris
  • Training laboratory members
  • Presentation and publication contributions
  • Mentoring student researchers
  • Professional development through conferences

Key Requirements

  • PhD in neuroscience or related field
  • Experience with patch clamp electrophysiology
  • Rodent survival surgery skills
  • Calcium imaging expertise
  • Immunohistochemistry techniques
  • Grant-funded position eligibility

Work Rights

Not specified

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