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🔬Be part of the science behind tomorrow's treatments

The laboratory of Dr. Shashank Dravidis seeking aPostdoctoral Research Associateto jointheteamworkingoncutting-edgeprojectsdrivingdiscoveries that could shape future treatments and improve lives!Dravid lab has recentlyidentifiedligand for the orphan glutamate delta-1 receptor opening anew 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 andinterneurons (PMID: 37004850; 35867797).The labutilizesbrain slice and cellular electrophysiology, structure-function analysis, circuitstudies, drugdiscoveryand behavioral approaches.

WhatYou'llDo

• Conduct and support research project within your specialized field ofexpertise

• 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

• Collaboratein a supportive, innovative research environment

• Gain experience with neuroscience techniques

• Contribute to research with the real potential to improve lives

Minimum Qualifications:Appropriate PhDin neuroscience, pharmacology, or related areas

Preferred Qualifications:The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience inbrain slice or cellularelectrophysiology,confocalandsuper-resimagingof synapsestructures,structural biologyincluding cryo-EMand drug discoveryworkflows including computational analysis, as well as strong verbal and written communication skillsandanalytical thinking, and a high level of attention to detail.

What you need to know

Salary:Will becommensuratebased on the selected hire's education and experience.

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

Travel:May travel asrequired.

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 includeat least oneprevioussupervisor) 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 forconducting research into their field ofexpertise

• Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education andexpertiseto complete research projects in their field ofexpertise

• Assistswith the preparation and cleaning oftheworksite

• Analyzes research data and summarizes results

• Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications

Mentoring

• Mayassist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project

Presentations

• Preparepresentation materials on researchtopicsthat may be presented to small and/or large groups.

• Activelyparticipatesin 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-artrecreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.Experience all that a big city has to offer but witha reasonablecost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical,prescription drug,dental,vision,life and AD&D,flexible spending accounts,and long-term disability insurancewith Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 daysof annual paid holidays

• Up toeight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month

• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness:Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistancefor 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.