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](https://medicine.tamu.edu/psychiatry/research/affective-neuroscience/dravid-lab%20.html) 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). The 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,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) [prescription drug,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/prescriptions-express-scripts/) [dental,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) [vision,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/vision-insurance/) [life and AD&D,](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) [flexible spending accounts](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/flexible-spending-accounts/)**,** [and long-term disability insurance](https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums   * [12-15 days](https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays     * Up to [eight hours of paid sick leave](https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least [eight hours of paid vacation](https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month    * Automatic enrollment in the [Teacher Retirement System of Texas](https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)   * Health and Wellness: [Free exercise programs and release time](https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)    * Professional Development: All employees have access to free [LinkedIn Learning](https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more     * [Educational release time and tuition assistance](https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee    * [Living Well,](https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) 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.