Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Biochemistry & Biophysics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Texas A&M AgriLife Research

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University

Texas A&M Forest Service

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

Responsibilities:

50%: Lab research

- Design, plan, conduct and coordinate experiments in a wet lab as well as using computers.

20%: Communication

- Keep detailed records of data and share regular updates with PI.

- Summarize results for inclusion in scientific and grant-oriented publications and presentations.

- Present results at local, regional, national, and international conferences.

20%: Mentoring

- Supervise undergraduate and graduate students and other laboratory or technical staff involved in research.

10%: Other Duties

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

-Ph.D. in biological, chemical, or physical sciences

Preferred Qualifications:

-Experience in a molecular biology, biochemistry, or structural biology lab

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

-Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken).

-Ability to work both independently and as part of an international team.

-Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

-Ability to utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks, such as Microsoft Office.

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

-ImageJ and Matlab.

-Expertise in biosensors or protein design.

-Familiarity with genetic model organisms, microscopy, and other appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.

Position Funding: This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit pack age including the following:

Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife 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

Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Applica nt Instructions

Applications received by Texas A& M AgriLife 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.

Required D ocuments

CV/ Resume

Cover letter

List of references

Certifications/ additional documentation

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.