HSC Post Doctoral Rsch Assoc

Extended Job Title
HSC Post Doctoral Rsch Assoc
Position Description
Performs specialized Post Doctoral work in the planning, conducting and/or supervision of original research. Responsible for participating in a research project associated with Ph.D studies and the interpretation of the results of publication. Work is performed under supervision of graduate faculty members with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise research and student assistants.
Requisition
40364
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills
Major/Essential Functions

• Assisting in developing plans to test the central hypothesis that combining vitamin A supplementation and HDAC inhibition (HDACI) maintains hippocampal-dependent learning and RAR-sensitive gene transcription in DG more effectively than HDACi alone.
• Coordinating and spearheading the development of analysis tools that in a way that dovetail with future imaging, electrophysiological, and computational experiments.
• Keeping yourself and the PI intellectually engaged on new developments, resources, and potential collaborations.
• Serving as a user for confocal microscopic, histological, immunocytochemical, and molecular biological equipment within the group.
• Laboratory administration (lab safety, protocol creation/maintenance, orderliness and reporting); providing logistical support for undergraduate student scientists.
• Presentations at laboratory meetings, local group research meetings, and off-campus professional meetings.
• Processing, organizing and visualizing data from and relevant to the Lawrence Lab.

Grant Funded?
Yes
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills
Pay Basis
Monthly
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate would have a PhD in Neuroscience and/or a related biomedical field.
• Programming and analytical analysis experience.

Department
Pharm-Neuro Dept Lbk Genl
Required Attachments
Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
Occasional Duties

The postdoc will also work with technicians/graduate students to perform behavioral tests, cryostat sectioning of frozen and fixed tissue, mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, histology/transcriptomics workflow, and accompanying analysis.

Shift
Other
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications
PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g.,

D.Sc., M.D.) in area of project specialization.

Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions and other outcomes. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public.

Ability to plan and allocate the workload of employees, providing direct training and supervision as needed.

In accordance with Texas Executive Order GA-48 and applicable state or federal law, this position may involve access to, work on, or conduct research involving critical infrastructure. It will require background checks, including, but not limited to, criminal history and other security-related screenings. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these checks.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
Yes
Are select agents used in this laboratory?
Yes
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