Research Scientist

Job Title
Research Scientist

Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department
Biomedical Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Dallas, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas 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 are

A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center 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 want

The College of Dentistry is looking for a Research Scientist to serve in the Biomedical Sciences department. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

What you need to know

Proposed Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidates qualifications

Work Schedule/Location: Located in Dallas, TX, this an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm.

Cover 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/Resume.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

- Appropriate Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, or related scientific discipline
- Six years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research

Preferred Qualifications:

- PhD or M.D
- Neuroscience lab experience
- Traumatic brain injury models
- Post traumatic epilepsy models
- Seizure models
- Work experience in vitro models
- Experience in data collection, analysis
- Grant writing experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to plan and organize effectively
- 2-photon calcium imaging
- Advanced microscopy and microscopic analysis
- Neurobehavioral testing and analysis
- Survival stereotaxic surgery
- Supervisory Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to present scientific data clearly to varied audiences
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, multitask and work cooperatively with others

Responsibilities

Experiments

- Designs, performs, and analyzes experiments consistent with project objectives.
- Conducts independent research aligned with the TAMUS member’s mission.
- Develops procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy of data collection and analyses.

Data collection and analysis

- Keeps detailed records of procedures and data.
- Identifies, assimilates, and synthesizes data needed for computer models and manages databases relating to statistical and related software.
- Maintains expertise with the latest hardware and software technologies for statistical and numerical data analyses.

Manuscript and Grant Preparation

- Prepares data for publication and presentation.
- Writes grants and proposals to acquire external funding.
- Keeps up-to-date on scientific research via reading of literature, etc.
- Attends scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement.
- Validates strategic decision-aid models.

Lab Management

- Assisting with lab maintenance
- Mentors students and trainees on analyzing and preparing data results.
- Coordinates laboratory activities.
- Maintains laboratory instrumentation and follows applicable safety standards.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

- Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/prescriptions-express-scripts/) dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/vision-insurance/) life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/flexible-spending-accounts/) , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

- 12-15 days (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1793/University-Holiday-Calendar) of annual paid holidays

- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1794/Sick-Leave)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://service.tamu.edu/TDClient/45/Portal/KB/Article/1757/Vacation)  each month

- Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

- Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

- Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

- Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) 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.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.