Assistant Research Scientist- IMIL

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Assistant Research Scientist- IMIL

Medical Physiology

Commensurate

Bryan, Texas

Staff

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.

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.

The Integrated Microscopy and Imaging Lab (IMIL) is a core facility at the Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine, Texas A&M University.

The Assistant Research Scientist will utilize techniques and strategies developed through their education and experience to support facility users in meeting the imaging requirements of their research projects. In addition to contributing to facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the Assistant Research Scientist will provide image science expertise to support grant writing, research manuscripts, and other publications for the facility’s user group.

This role is responsible for the daily management of the Integrated Microscopy and Imaging Lab (IMIL) operations, supervision of undergraduate student workers, development and implementation of microscopy-based imaging strategies tailored to user needs, especially for investigators with limited imaging experience, and oversight of instrument use.

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Location/

Schedule:

Bryan, TX/Full-Time;
May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

• Appropriate PhD in a related field.

• Three years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research.
• Experience in optical microscopy, confocal microscopy, slide scanner, multiphoton in vivo experiments, TIRF, spinning disk confocal, and atomic force microscopy.
• Knowledge in designing imaging experiments for various samples, cell lines and tissues, tissue clearing, etc.
• Previous experience with image data analysis using Imaris, QuPath, Image
  
  J/Fiji software packages, writing macros, etc.
• Knowledge of working with rodents.

• Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite.
• Helps organize worksite and determine what supplies are necessary to continue research in an effective manner.
• Analyzes research data and summarizes results.
• Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.
• Assists with grant acquisition.
• Demonstrated expertise in high‑end imaging techniques, including but not limited to confocal and multi‑photon microscopy, etc.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing microscopy imaging protocols needed to accomplish experimental research goals.

• Manage and operate microscope systems and computers.
• Learn how to operate new instruments.
• Write SOPs for use of the instruments.
• Provide project‑specific problem‑solving and ongoing support for imaging experiments and data analysis.
• Maintain website and digital portals, including iLabs site.
• Manage user schedules in ILabs.
• Maintain training and usage records for billing purposes and rate studies.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations and perform day‑to‑day maintenance and upkeep of the facility.

• May assist student researchers, postdoctoral researcher associates, and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.

• 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.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision,…