Be part of the science behind tomorrow’s treatments

The laboratory of Dr. Shashank Dravid is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the team working on cutting-edge projects driving discoveries that could shape future treatments and improve lives ! Dravid lab has recently identified ligand for the orphan glutamate delta-1 receptor opening a new area for structure-function analysis ( PMID: 42270762). In addition, Dravid lab is working on the role of glutamate delta 1 in pain pathways and basal ganglia circuits with novel drug discovery approaches (PMID: 41345253) . The lab is also interested in understanding the role of NMDA receptor in astrocytes and interneurons (PMID: 37004850; 35867797) . Th e lab utilizes brain slice and cellular electrophysiology, structure-function analysis, circuit studies , drug discovery and behavioral approaches.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct and support research project within your specialized field of expertise

• Collect, analyze, and interpret research data

• Write and contribute to research papers, articles, and publications

• Mentor and supervise student researchers and graduate students

• Prepare presentations for groups

• Publish research findings in peer reviewed journals

Why Join Us?

• Build your publication record and professional network

• Collaborate in a supportive, innovative research environment

• Gain experience with neuroscience techniques

• Contribute to research with the real potential to improve lives

Minimum Qualifications: Appropriate PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related areas

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in brain slice or cellular electrophysiology, confocal and super-res imaging of synapse structures , structural biology including cryo-EM and drug discovery workflows including computational analysis , as well as strong verbal and written communication skills and analytical thinking, and a high level of attention to detail.

What you need to know

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

Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

Travel: May travel as required .

Please Note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references ( to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.

Responsibilities:

Research

• Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise

• Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise

• Assists with the preparation and cleaning of the worksite

• Analyzes research data and summarizes results

• Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications
  

Mentoring

• May assist , mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project
  

Presentations

• 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.
  

Publications

• Compile reports for publication and funded or future grant applications.

• Publishes research findings in peer reviewed journals.
  

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 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

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
  

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.