Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Texas A&M University is seeking a motivated Postdoc Research Associate to join Dr. Dravid’s lab.

Ready to turn your neuroscience expertise into discoveries that change lives?

This role will contribute to groundbreaking research uncovering how glutamate receptors influence neurological conditions for chronic pain , Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease .

Candidates with experience in cellular electrophysiology, receptor neuropharmacology and drug discovery, and protein biochemistry and structural biology will be well-suited for this role.

You’ll apply your specialized skills using advanced genetic mouse models and techniques like confocal imaging, brain-slice electrophysiology, in vivo methods, molecular biology, and behavioral assays. This position offers the opportunity to lead experiments, analyze data, publish impactful findings, and present at scientific conferences—making it an ideal next step for researchers eager to advance translational neuroscience and contribute to future therapeutic breakthroughs.

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related areas.

Please Note: If the degree has not been conferred at the time applicant applied for a postdoc position, a letter needs to be attached from the school’s official Graduate Office and/or Registrar’s Office certifying that all requirements for the degree have been met and stating the degree conferral date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related areas.

• Expertise in electrophysiology, drug discovery, or protein biochemistry and structural biology techniques are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

Conduct Experiments

• Responsible for conducting experiments to address the role of glutamate receptors in the central nervous system using a multidisciplinary approach.

• Performs various techniques such as electrophysiology, in vivo manipulations, molecular biology, protein biochemistry, drug discovery and behavioral analysis.

Data Analysis

• Uses electrophysiology, molecular biology, and drug discovery to answer the research questions.

Publications

• Compile reports for publication and funded or future grant applications.

• Publishes research findings in peer reviewed journals.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you need to do

Apply! Please include direct experience aligned with the job responsibilities. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section. 

Why Texas A&M University?   

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.   

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays   

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation  each month  

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time   

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   

• Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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