Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Entomology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M Agri Life

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

* Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service

* Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Agri Life 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 Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

to learn more about how you can be a part of Agri Life and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will be responsible for research investigations of ticks and other pests affecting the health and wellbeing of livestock in Texas. This will include the design and execution of experimental protocols for laboratory studies, and field settings involving cattle. Activities will include data collection, analysis, interpretation, reports and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals and presentation to professional meetings.

Responsibilities:

* Tick colony maintenance - including the in vivo and in vitro blood feeding of Ixodid and Argasid tick species in laboratory colonies, with data collection and record keeping associated with colony history.

* Preparation and microscopic examination of tick specimens for morphological analysis, data collection, statistical analysis, interpretation and preparation of findings for meetings and journal publication.

* Production of adult soft ticks to evaluate reproduction cycles in response to starvation intervals and ticks for transovarial studies with collaborators.

* Design, execution and analysis of field studies evaluating applications of acaricide impregnated ear tags for control of ticks and new world screwworm in cattle.

* Engagement with project team members and collaborators on discussions, planning, and manuscript development.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

* PhD in Entomology with curriculum focus in Livestock Entomology.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in conducting field trials of anti-tick products on cattle.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of tick taxonomy, biology and ecology.

* Demonstrated knowledge and skill in conducting tick surveillance for ticks effecting cattle.

Why Work at Texas A&M Agri Life?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M Agri Life, 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 Agri Life offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

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

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M Agri Life 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 Linked In profile to prepopulate the online application.

Required Documents

* Resume/CV

* List of References with email and daytime phone numbers

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Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.