Postdoctoral Research Associate
Texas A&M University
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years
- Must know
- Patient careStatistics
- Work
- On-site in Houston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
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- Listed
- Nov 10, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct research in Neuroimmunology, supporting studies focused on neuroimmune inflammatory pain and itch mechanisms. The role will specifically focus on Mas-related G-protein coupled receptors, neuropeptide signaling, and neuroimmune interactions in various pathologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and independently conduct experiments utilizing in vitro calcium imaging, advanced immunochemistry, and molecular techniques to interrogate neuroimmune cross-talk.
- Lead comprehensive preclinical in vivo studies utilizing transgenic mouse models to study pain and itch pathologies.
- Analyze complex biological datasets, prepare high-quality figures, and draft manuscripts for submission to high-impact journals.
- Present findings at regional and national scientific conferences.
- Assist the Principal Investigator with the preparation of data and documentation for NIH R01 grant applications, renewals, and Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPR).
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to laboratory technicians and graduate students.
- May assist student researchers and/or graduate students working on project-related research.
- May supervise assigned staff and/or students.
- Assist in preparing presentation materials for seminars, lab meetings, or poster presentations.
- Actively participate in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- PhD in a related field.
- Familiarity with Flow Cytometry, behavioral assays, tissue sectioning, or immunochemistry is highly preferred.
- Prior hands-on experience with rodent handling, breeding, and colony management is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Analytical skills, including use of statistical software (Prism or R).
- This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
- Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.
- Travel: Travel may be required.
Qualifications
- PhD in a related field.