Postdoctoral Research Associate - Kirchner Lab

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Kirchner Lab

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Medical Physiology

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 Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise.  The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty both within and outside of Texas A&M. The Kirchner Laboratory is a new lab in the Department of Medical Physiology at Texas A&M College of Medicine.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience. 

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.  

Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

Other: May travel as required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate PhD in neuroscience, neurophysiology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in software /data analysis such as: pCLAMP, ImageJ, MatLab

• Experience using Igor Pro, SigmaPlot, OriginLab, Imaris, Prism, and/or Adobe Illustrator

• Experience in the following:

• Brain slice electrophysiology:

  • Prepping solutions for recordings, cutting live brain slices on a vibratome, and performing voltage and current clamp recordings in neurons.

  • Using optogenetics, photolytic uncaging, chemogenetics, fluorescent biosensors, electrical stimulation, and application of pharmacologic compounds during patch clamp experiments.

  • Maintaining the electrophysiology rig, kee