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Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate – Toney 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 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 laboratory worksites. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty.   What you need to know Salary:   W ill be   commensurate   based on the selected hire’s education and experience .     Location: Bryan, TX; May travel as required Schedule: Full-Time; May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours. Please note:   This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding .     Apply!   Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to   assist   us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume .   Required Education and Experience Appropriate PhD, MD, or DVM in a related field. Preferred Qualifications Experience in one or more of the following (i) whole cell patch clamp electrophysiology and optogenetics in brain slices (ii) in vivo single neuron recording to include surgical isolation of peripheral nerve signals from postganglionic sympathetic fibers and/or phrenic fibers, (iii) live cell imaging of genetically encoded reporters (calcium, chloride, potassium, voltage, etc.) with photo-uncaging drug delivery. Ability to exhibit ambition and urgency in achieving near- and long-term career success, especially in pursuit of high-quality publications and extramural fellowship training support. Ability to exhibit continuous intellectual ownership of the assigned research project. 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.   Lab Specific Duties Perform mouse and/or rat experiments utilizing ex vivo and/or in vivo electrophysiological methods appropriate to the project objectives and based on the prevailing and evolving hypothesis. Integrate optogenetic and/or chemogenetic (DREADDs) methodologies that complement and extend evidence generated in electrophysiological experiments. Perform site-specific stereotaxic surgery to deliver drugs, neuronal tracers and/or viral vectors to manipulate functional brain circuits. Expose rats and/or mice to chronic intermittent hypoxic hypercapnia to model sleep apnea. Perform experiments investigating mechanisms to treat respiratory depression by fentanyl and/or other prescribed or abused opiates. Ensure that laboratory data records, tissue samples and experimental reagents are carefully maintained and that all applicable institutional data security and laboratory safety protocols are followed. Mentoring May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.   Presentations Prepares 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.   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 prepopulate 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. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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