Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate-1

Texas A&M University

Vet Med Pathobiology

$4,833.34 monthly

College Station, Texas

Staff

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.

The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year.

We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite.

May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty.

• Salary: Commensurate
• Schedule/
  
  Location:
  
  Full-time | College station, TX
• Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

• PhD in Biomedical or Veterinary Sciences, Parasitology, Molecular Biology, Entomology or related field.
• None.

• Expertise with the following lab techniques: classical diagnostic parasitology techniques, microscopy, parasite culture, in vitro assays, DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, RTPCR, qPCR, qRT-PCR, digital PCR, and ELISA.
• Experience with digital PCR, multiplex assay design, or nanopore based detection.
• Experience working with laboratory animals, statistical methods, and bioinformatics.
• Experience working with maintenance of parasite life cycle.
• A record of peer-reviewed publications in the field of parasitology.
• Strong background in classical and molecular parasitology diagnostic techniques.
• Strong background in molecular biology and bioinformatics.
• Experience in animal handling and sample collection.

• Excellent communication skills, ability to work independently, demonstrated creativity and high motivation.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Be an engaged and active community member of the lab by participating as a respectful team player of the lab group.

• Assists project leader with the development and implementation of research projects involving classical and molecular parasitology.
• Design, optimize, and validate nucleic acid-based assays for parasite detection, taking each assay from design through validation.
• Design and test primers and probes, including multiplex panels, and optimize assays for sensitivity and specificity.
• Maintain careful records and contribute to laboratory data management and validation documentation.
• Potential field work and international travel.
• Managing data pipelines, ensuring data integrity, and leading quantitative analyses.
• Producing peer-reviewed manuscripts, quarterly technical reports, and presentations for annual scientific and sponsor-required monthly meetings.

• Performs routine laboratory tests including DNA and RNA extraction, parasite culture, routine PCR and real time PCR, and ELISA.
• Analyzes, synthesizes and interprets results.
• Optimizes and implements novel diagnostic tests.
• Occasionally assists with diagnostic parasitology service.

• Training personnel (graduate student, undergraduate and DVM students, and part-time workers) providing leadership and quality control for all data collection, data organization, and project execution to publication.