Research Scientist

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A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center 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 College of Dentistry is looking for a Research Scientist to serve in the Biomedical Sciences department.

The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

Proposed Salary:
Commensurate based on selected candidates qualifications

Work Schedule/

Location:

Located in Dallas, TX, this an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm.

• Appropriate Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, or related scientific discipline
• Six years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research

• PhD or M.D
• Neuroscience lab experience
• Traumatic brain injury models
• Post traumatic epilepsy models
• Seizure models
• Work experience in vitro models
• Experience in data collection, analysis
• Grant writing experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to plan and organize effectively
• 2-photon calcium imaging
• Advanced microscopy and microscopic analysis
• Neurobehavioral testing and analysis
• Survival stereotaxic surgery
• Supervisory Experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to present scientific data clearly to varied audiences
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Experiments Designs, performs, and analyzes experiments consistent with project objectives.
• Conducts independent research aligned with the TAMUS member’s mission.
• Develops procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy of data collection and analyses.
• Data collection and analysis
• Keeps detailed records of procedures and data.
• Identifies, assimilates, and synthesizes data needed for computer models and manages databases relating to statistical and related software.
• Maintains expertise with the latest hardware and software technologies for statistical and numerical data analyses.
• Manuscript and Grant Preparation
• Prepares data for publication and presentation.
• Writes grants and proposals to acquire external funding.
• Keeps up-to-date on scientific research via reading of literature, etc.
• Attends scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement.
• Validates strategic decision-aid models.
• Lab Management
• Assisting…