Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M Agri Life Research

College Station, Texas

Position Information

• 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 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

• 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.