Research Scientist

Research Scientist

Texas A&M Agri Life Research

Job Location:

College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description:

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 Research Scientist, who under general supervision, designs, performs, and analyzes experiments. Mentors students on analyzing and preparing data results.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts complex independent research within a specialized field of expertise.
• Applies advanced scientific knowledge, technical skills, and research methods to carry out assigned research projects.
• Designs, performs, and evaluates experiments, studies, or research activities consistent with project goals.
• Collects, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes research data.
• Identifies research challenges and applies appropriate methods to support project progress and completion.
• Writes, reviews, and contributes to research papers, articles, manuscripts, and other scholarly publications.
• Prepares summaries of research findings, data analyses, and project outcomes.
• Actively participates in the preparation of technical progress reports for research sponsors, collaborators, and institutional stakeholders.
• Maintains accurate research records, documentation, and files in accordance with project, departmental, and institutional requirements.
• Prepares presentation materials related to research topics, findings, methods, and project progress.
• Presents or assists with presenting research findings to small and/or large groups.
• Communicates research progress, results, and technical information to faculty, researchers, sponsors, students, and collaborators.
• May assist, train, or mentor student researchers, Postdoctoral Research Associates, Assistant Research Scientists, Associate Research Scientists, and other research personnel working on related projects.
• May supervise assigned staff and/or students.
• Collaborates with faculty, researchers, and multidisciplinary team members to support research objectives.
• Provides technical guidance and support to research personnel as needed.
• Oversees the preparation, organization, and cleaning of the research worksite.
• Determines supplies, materials, and equipment needed to conduct research effectively.
• Uses and maintains research equipment appropriate to the area of study.
• Supports compliance with applicable safety, operational, and institutional procedures.
• Assists with grant acquisition, proposal preparation, and related research development activities.
• Supports planning and coordination of research activities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Contributes information, data, and written materials needed for funding applications or sponsor communications.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental, research, and institutional needs.
• May work evenings, weekends, or outside normal business hours as required by research activities.
• May travel as required for research, presentations, collaboration, or project-related activities.

Education and Experience:

Required

Education:

-Ph.D. in Virology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Entomology, or a closely related field.

Required Experience:

-Six or more years of related postdoctoral or professional research experience in a specialized biological research field.

Preferred Experience:

-Experience conducting research on arthropod-borne viruses, mosquito-borne disease systems, viral suppressors of RNA silencing, small RNA pathways, or vector-borne disease control strategies.

-Experience leading or substantially contributing to complex research projects from experimental planning through data interpretation and manuscript preparation.

-Experience in an academic research laboratory, university research setting, or comparable research institution.

-Experience mentoring, training, or providing research guidance to students, postdoctoral researchers, or other research personnel.

-Record of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, accepted manuscripts, or manuscripts under review in relevant scientific fields.

-Experience conducting research in molecular virology, virus-host interactions, virus-vector interactions, RNA silencing, or closely related areas.

-Experience contributing to research publications, manuscripts, technical reports, or…