Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dravid Lab

Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dravid Lab
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
🔬 Be part of the science behind tomorrow’s treatments
The laboratory of Dr. Shashank Dravid is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the team working on cutting-edge projects driving discoveries that could shape future treatments and improve lives! Dravid lab has recently identified ligand for the orphan glutamate delta-1 receptor opening a new area for structure-function analysis (PMID: 42270762). In addition, Dravid lab is working on the role of glutamate delta 1 in pain pathways and basal ganglia circuits with novel drug discovery approaches (PMID: 41345253). The lab is also interested in understanding the role of NMDA receptor in astrocytes and interneurons (PMID: 37004850; 35867797). The lab utilizes brain slice and cellular electrophysiology, structure-function analysis, circuit studies, drug discovery and behavioral approaches.
What You’ll Do
Conduct and support research project within your specialized field of expertise
Collect, analyze, and interpret research data
Write and contribute to research papers, articles, and publications
Mentor and supervise student researchers and graduate students
Prepare presentations for groups
Publish research findings in peer reviewed journals
Why Join Us?
Build your publication record and professional network
Collaborate in a supportive, innovative research environment
Gain experience with neuroscience techniques
Contribute to research with the real potential to improve lives
Minimum Qualifications: Appropriate PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related areas
Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in brain slice or cellular electrophysiology, confocal and super-res imaging of synapse structures, structural biology including cryo-EM and drug discovery workflows including computational analysis, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills and analytical thinking, and a high level of attention to detail.
What you need to know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.
Travel: May travel as required.
Please Note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.
Responsibilities:
Research
Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise
Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise
Assists with the preparation and cleaning of the worksite
Analyzes research data and summarizes results
Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications
Mentoring
May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project
Presentations
Prepare presentation materials on research topics that may be presented to small and/or large groups.
Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.
Publications
Compile reports for publication and funded or future grant applications.
Publishes research findings in peer reviewed journals.
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