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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics at Texas A&M University Texas A&M University Health Science Center in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
Grant funded. Proposed minimum salary is $4,166.67 monthly. Future employment may be contingent upon future funding. Texas A&M also mentions employee benefits and tuition assistance, but no student stipend or tuition coverage for this role.
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United States
University
Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center
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Texas A&M University Health Science Center is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics in Bryan, Texas, United States.
The position focuses on neuroscience, biology, and medical science, with research on the basal ganglia and corticostriatal circuit mechanisms underlying substance use disorders and neurodegenerative disease using rodent models. The lab uses advanced methods including oral and intravenous alcohol/drug self-administration, operant chambers, in vivo optogenetic and chemogenetic manipulation, slice electrophysiology, viral and rodent genetics, confocal imaging, fiber photometry, stereotaxic surgery, and behavioral assays.
Required qualification: an appropriate PhD in neuroscience or a related field. Preferred experience includes 1-3 years of post-PhD research, rodent behavioral assays, whole-cell patch clamp electrophysiology, fiber photometry, stereotaxic infusion/implantation, conditioned place preference, locomotor activity, T-maze/Barn's Maze, immunohistochemistry, image analysis, and optogenetic/chemogenetic work. Strong writing, presentation, and data analysis skills are emphasized, along with a track record of first-author publications.
This is a grant-funded staff postdoctoral role with a proposed minimum salary of $4,166.67 per month. Future employment may depend on continued funding. The posting also notes standard employee benefits and tuition assistance available to Texas A&M employees.
Applications are submitted through the university’s Workday portal. Applicants should complete all required application data or upload a complete resume; incomplete submissions may be rejected. No deadline is listed in the post.
Funding details
Grant funded. Proposed minimum salary is $4,166.67 monthly. Future employment may be contingent upon future funding. Texas A&M also mentions employee benefits and tuition assistance, but no student stipend or tuition coverage for this role.
What's required
Appropriate PhD in neuroscience or a related field. Preferred: 1-3 years of post-PhD research experience; prior experience with rodent behavioral assays including operant self-administration of alcohol or drugs in rats or mice; slice electrophysiology (whole-cell patch clamp); fiber photometry; stereotaxic virus or drug infusion; conditioned place preference; locomotor activity measurement; T-maze and Barn's Maze; chemogenetic and optogenetic manipulation; immunohistochemistry and image analysis. Strong publication record, especially first-author publications, and knowledge of cellular, synaptic, and circuit mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric disorders including Alzheimer's disease or alcohol, cocaine, or opioid use disorders. Excellent verbal and written skills and attention to detail are required.
How to apply
Apply through the Texas A&M Workday application portal. Submit all required job application data or attach a complete resume; incomplete applications may be rejected.
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