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) . Th e 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.

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 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.