Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate-Pokam Lab Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics 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 The Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics is one of four basic science departments within the Texas A&M University School of Medicine. Program strengths within the department include brain development, cellular/molecular basis of drug addiction, circadian biology, ocular pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, neurobiology of aging, acute brain and spinal cord injury models, and neurodegenerative diseases. The Pokam lab is adjacent to many interdisciplinary groups of investigators who focus on the processes that cause neurological disorders ranging from epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, and Parkinson's disease. This is an exceptional opportunity for a candidate to build a research program through innovative science that can embark on an independent career. What we want The Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve as a member of the Sawant-Pokam lab in the Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, School of Medicine at Texas A&M University. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher for an NIH-funded project focused on cellular and synaptic mechanisms underlying network excitability following traumatic brain injury. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment, and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team. What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience. Required Education and Experience: * Appropriate doctoral degree Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others Preferred Qualifications: * PhD in Neuroscience or related discipline * Prior experience with electrophysiology and/or imaging * Data analytical skills including the use of MATLAB and python * Manuscript preparation and ability to communicate research results clearly Responsibilities: Experimental research * Electrophysiology experiments in vivo and/or in brain slices. * Two-photon imaging in awake, moving mice. * Stereotaxic injections of adeno-associated viral vectors into the mouse brain. * Cranial window preparation and traumatic brain injury surgeries. * Mouse brain sectioning, immunostaining and imaging using confocal microscopy and slide scanner imaging. Data analysis * Apply complex statistical analysis tools to data acquired from electrophysiology and imaging. * Interpret differences in data, and design follow-up experiments. * Communication of scientific results at lab meetings and scientific conferences. Manuscript and Grant Proposal Writing * Writing scientific publications. * Assisting with critiquing and writing publication review articles. * Aiding in writing research grant proposals to the NIH and NSF. * Performs other duties as assigned. 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 * Automatically 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. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.