Job TitleResearch ScientistAgencyTexas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartmentMedical PhysiologyProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationBryan, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionOur CommitmentTexas 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.Who we areAs 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.What we wantThe Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for a Research Scientist to serve as a member of the Medical Physiology Research team. The Research Scientist, under general supervision, is responsible for conducting lab experiments, analyzing, and communicating data in the form of primary research articles, and aiding in grant writing. Assists in supervising and mentoring undergraduate students and newly appointed postdoctoral fellows.What you need to knowSalary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience.Required Education and Education:* Appropriate Ph.D* Six years of relevant professional experienceRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others* Supervisory skillPreferred Qualifications:* Experience and demonstrated expertise in the implementation, execution, analysis of electrophysiological studies* Experience investigating synaptic and intrinsic plasticity among mammalian central nervous system neurons in primary culture and ex vivo slice preparations* Mastery of whole-cell voltage and current clamp techniques including perforated patch whole-cell recording* Data management, security, and archiving skillsResponsibilities:Research Activities* Independently performs experiments for assigned research projects that includes successful expression and activation of excitatory and inhibitory opto- and chemogenetic actuators using transgenic and adeno-associated viral transduction techniques to modulate electrophysiological behavior of neurons under study.* Researches design by surveying literature.* Coordinates with research support staff on technical procedures.* Designs, performs, and analyzes experiments consistent with project objectives.* Conducts independent research aligned with the TAMUS member's mission.* Uses retrograde and anterograde labeling methodologies.* Cre-dependent expression of protein actuators and fluorescent protein reporters to restrict analysis to anatomically and chemically specified sets of genetically modified neurons.Data Analyses & Production of Publications and Presentations* Interprets and analyzes data using scientific or statistical techniques.* Assists with the preparation of research literature during manuscript and grant submissions.* Presents data at domestic and international scientific meetings.* Prepares data for publication and presentation.* Keeps detailed records of procedures and data.* Mentors technical staff, students, and postdoctoral trainees on analyzing and preparing data for scientific presentations and publications.* Assists with writing grants and proposals to acquire external funding.Laboratory Maintenance* Coordinates day-to-day laboratory maintenance and maintain laboratory safety manuals.* Prepares laboratory reagents and solutions.* Maintains laboratory equipment.* Provides general lab cleaning to include benches and glassware.* Performs other duties as assigned.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 prepopulate 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Job TitleResearch ScientistAgencyTexas A&M UniversityDepartmentHigh Performance Research ComputingProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationCollege Station, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionOur CommitmentTexas 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.Who We AreThe Division of Research supports one of the largest research universities in the United States and is committed to a truly comprehensive university where students, researchers, and inventors bring scholarship and innovation to bear for the benefit of the community, the state, and the nation. Texas A&M's research creates new knowledge that provides basic, fundamental, and applied contributions resulting, in many cases, in economic benefits to the state, nation and world. To learn more, visit https://vpr.tamu.edu/.What We WantThe High Performance Research Computing group is hiring a Research Scientist that will be responsible for assisting customers using complex research computing resources for advanced research purposes; providing technical oversight for the consulting, technical support, and training provided to users of high-performance computing resources for scientific research, as well as to other technical staff and serving as principal investigator on an NSF grant. The preferred candidate will have a PhD in a field of study that applies computational approaches and six to ten years of research experience that includes aspects of leadership and mentorship. We are looking to hire a candidate who is a team player and who will promote collaboration and cooperation while working within a team. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.What You Need to KnowSalary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experienceCover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/ResumePlease note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future fundingRequired Education and Experience:* Appropriate PhD* Six years of experience in computational researchRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others* Ability to occasionally work outside of normal working hours and weekends, may require some domestic travelPreferred Education and Experience:* PhD in a field of study that applies computational approaches* Six to ten years of research experience that includes aspects of leadership and mentorshipPreferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills* Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Fortran, Matlab, C, C++, CUDA, OpenACC, with the ability to learn others as needed* Familiarity with tools, and techniques used in scientific computing Proficient in using the LINUX/UNIX operating systems* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others* Ability to travel both nationally and internationallyResponsibilities:* Consulting, Proposal Participation, And Dissemination - Provides technical leadership and expertise to the facility's user community in the computational aspects of their research through intensive consulting, training and general support activities, all aiming at integrating HPC technologies into research. Supports and participates in activities aimed toward the pursuit of extramural funding. Responds to user queries regarding research computing resources. Supports funded efforts at HPRC. Travel to conferences and events at times.* Office Operations, Outreach and Training - Participates in mentoring, training, and development of HPRC users and employees. Analyses and benchmarks scientific applications. Assists in the installation/maintenance of high-performance computing software on various operating systems. Provides training courses on research computing techniques to staff and users. Aids in the development of ad-hoc programs for customers of high-performance computing resources. Participates in HPRC's community outreach efforts.* Research - Conducts self-guided research in topics relevant to research computing. Presents findings at conferences and through publications in proceedings and professional journals. Pursues external funding opportunities. Presents research-findings via publications and conference presentations.* Standards And Procedures Administration - Develops standards and oversee the implementation of procedures to facilitate research on research computing resources. Updates the research-computing knowledge-base to keep our users abreast with the latest technologies.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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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