Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pokam Lab-2

The Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, conducts lab experiments, analyzes and communicates data in the form of primary research articles, aides in grant writing, supervises undergraduate students and performs routine lab duties as required. Works on projects focused on cellular and synaptic mechanisms underlying network excitability following traumatic brain injury using a variety of techniques, including in vivo whole-cell recording and two-photon microscopy, brain slice physiology, and genetic manipulation.

Requirements

• Appropriate doctoral degree
• PhD in Neuroscience
• Prior experience with electrophysiology and/or two-photon microscopy imaging
• Data analytical skills including the use of MATLAB and python
• Manuscript preparation and ability to communicate research results clearly

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term disability insurance
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more