Assistant Research Scientist

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Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . 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 hires 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 detail

• Must be able to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Responsibilities

Research

• Performs 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

• Prepares cell cultures of neurons and glial cells, as well as brain tissue sections

• Performs biochemical and molecular biological assays

• Generates, tests and evaluates reagents necessary for novel assays

Data Analysis

• Collects, analyzes, interprets data from fluorescence imaging studies using appropriate statistical methods

• Prepares manuscripts for publication

• Assists in preparing research proposals and progress reports

Mentorship

• Mentors undergraduate and graduate students in their research

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 institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.