Assistant Research Scientist

Job Title

Assistant Research Scientist

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Cell Biology and Genetics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who we are 

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. 

 

What we want  

The Assistant Research Scientist conducts innovative research utilizing advanced fluorescence microscopy techniques to quantify synapse loss or the formation of new synapses in models of brain aging, Alzheimer's disease, tauopathy, and traumatic brain injury, with or without specific therapeutic interventions. Includes preparing cell cultures of neurons and glial cells, as well as brain tissue sections, using dual or triple immunofluorescence and super-resolution methods to localize pre- and post-synaptic proteins, peptides and small RNAs. Performs biochemical and molecular biological assays, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting results, and writing manuscripts for publication.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.  

Cover/Letter Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.   

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Appropriate PhD and relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree with four-year research experience as a postdoctoral fellow

• Experience in preparing mouse tissues sections for dual/triple fluorescence imaging

• Experience in preparing human cultured cells for fluorescence imaging

• Experience in generating extracellular vesicles from stem cells and fluorescence imaging vesicles for single molecules

• Experience with Image J analysis of fluorescence images

• Experience in laboratory maintenance, equipment and ordering supplies

• Extensive expertise in fluorescence and confocal microscopic techniques

• Significant experience using single molecule fluorescence

• Advanced fluorescence imaging techniques

• Biochemical and molecular biological assays

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written skills

• Presentation skills

• Analytical skills

• Attention to det