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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Neuroscience, Brain Function and Lipid/Mass Spectrometric Analysis Texas A&M University Health Science Center in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Mass Spectrometry
Funding
The position is grant funded, and future employment may depend on future funding. The salary is commensurate with qualifications. Employee benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, retirement enrollment, wellness programs, professional development support, educational release time and tuition assistance.
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United States
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Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center
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About this position
Texas A&M University Health Science Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics in Bryan, Texas. The role is connected with the IRACDA program and involves conducting research under general supervision in the appointee’s area of expertise.
The postdoctoral researcher will complete research projects, analyze research data, summarize results, and contribute to scientific papers, articles and publications. The work centers on neuroscience and the study of brain function, with relevant perspectives including the single neuron, neural circuits and behavioral levels. The research environment also supports specialized analytical work involving lipid analysis and mass spectrometric methods such as MALDI and electrospray ionization.
In addition to research activities, the associate may mentor or supervise undergraduate and graduate student researchers working on project-related studies. Responsibilities include preparing presentations for small or large groups and contributing to technical progress reports for research sponsors. The position is situated within Texas A&M Health, an academic health center that brings together colleges, centers and institutes for research, education and team-based health care.
Funding details
The position is grant funded, and future employment may depend on future funding. The salary is commensurate with qualifications. Employee benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, retirement enrollment, wellness programs, professional development support, educational release time and tuition assistance.
What's required
Applicants must have an appropriate PhD in a related field. Preferred qualifications include having been offered and accepted a slot in the IRACDA program at Texas A&M University, experience with lipid analysis, and experience with mass spectrometric methods including MALDI and electrospray ionization. Applicants should be able to work cooperatively with others and understand brain function at the single-neuron, neural-circuit and/or behavioral levels. A resume or complete job application data is required, and employment is contingent on credential verification and a criminal history investigation.
How to apply
Apply through the Texas A&M University System Workday job portal using the direct application link. Enter all required application data or upload a complete resume; applicants may also use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the application.
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