Postdoctoral Research Associate
Listed on 2026-09-23
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Genetics / Genomics, Biology, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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 Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Postdoctoral Research Associate
AgencyTexas A&M Agrilife Research
DepartmentBiochemistry & Biophysics
Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate
Job LocationCollege Station, Texas
Job TypeStaff
Job Description About Texas A&M Agri LifeTexas 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.
PositionInformation Responsibilities 50%:
Lab research
- Design, plan, conduct and coordinate experiments in a wet lab as well as using computers.
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.
Mentoring
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate students and other laboratory or technical staff involved in research.
Other Duties
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Ph.D. in biological, chemical, or physical sciences
- Experience in a molecular biology, biochemistry, or structural biology lab
- 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.
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.
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.
BenefitsIn 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 leaveand 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
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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