Postdoctoral Research Associate – Toney Lab

Texas A&M University

Bryan, Texas, US
Commensurate based on the selected hire’s educatio...
Whole cell patch clamp electrophysiology
In vivo single neuron recording
Live cell imaging
The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise, utilizing their skills to complete research projects, and contributing to research papers, articles, and publications

Job Summary

  • The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise, utilizing their skills to complete research projects, and contributing to research papers, articles, and publications.
  • Lab specific duties include performing mouse and/or rat experiments utilizing electrophysiological methods, integrating optogenetic and/or chemogenetic methodologies, and performing stereotaxic surgery.
  • Texas A&M University offers a prestigious environment with strong traditions, core values, and a community of caring and collaboration, along with comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Matching Summary

The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise, utilizing their skills to complete research projects, and contributing to research papers, articles, and publications.

Salary

Commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Whole cell patch clamp electrophysiology
  • In vivo single neuron recording
  • Live cell imaging
  • Mouse and/or rat experiments
  • Optogenetic and/or chemogenetic methodologies
  • Stereotaxic surgery
  • Sleep apnea modeling
  • Fentanyl and opiate research

Nice-to-have

  • Ambition and urgency
  • Continuous intellectual ownership
  • High-quality publications
  • Extramural fellowship training support

Key Requirements

  • Appropriate PhD, MD, or DVM in a related field
  • Experience in one or more of the following: whole cell patch clamp electrophysiology and optogenetics in brain slices; in vivo single neuron recording; live cell imaging
  • Ability to exhibit ambition and urgency in achieving near- and long-term career success
  • Ability to exhibit continuous intellectual ownership of the assigned research project

Work Rights

Not specified

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