Post Doctoral research Associate

Post Doctoral research Associate# Improving lives through science and technology## Post Doctoral research Associate Apply:
College Station, TX:
Full time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
R-098305
** Job Title
** Post Doctoral research Associate
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Research
** Department
* * Animal Science
** 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.

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** Position Information
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* Job Summary:

** The Postdoctoral Research Associate will support research efforts in meat science. Focus will be placed on conducting advanced scientific research to improve or better understand the quality, safety, and sustainability of meat and its byproduct. This role is positioned at the research intersection of meat biochemical and compositional research and practical applications for the livestock and meat industries.
** Responsibilities:
** Responsibilities will include but are not limited to,
* generation of research samples through collection and processing,
* execution of laboratory assays,
* fulfilling compliance related tasks for EHS, IRB, and IACUC,
* writing and disseminating research summaries and articles,
* contributing to research proposals,
* supporting the training of graduate and undergraduate students and,
* performs other duties as assigned.
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* Qualifications:

**** Required

Education and Experience:

*** PhD in Animal Science, with emphasis in meat science and muscle biology  
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Experience with statistical analysis software
* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Prior experience planning and executing meat science research
* Prior experience in meat animal and carcass evaluation
* Prior experience collecting samples in a commercial abattoir
* Prior experience measuring meat quality attributes in laboratory
* Prior experience writing and publishing peer reviewed manuscripts in meat related journals
** Other Requirements:
*** In order to be considered for this position prior to your doctoral degree being conferred, please attach a letter from your school’s official Graduate Office, Registrar’s Office or PhD Committee Chair certifying that all requirements for the doctoral degree have been met and stating the degree conferral date.
* This position is funded through grants or contracts. Continued employment is dependent upon ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance.  #
** What You Need to Know
**** Salary:
** Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications.
** Position Funding:
** This position is funded through grants or contracts. Continued employment is dependent upon ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance.
** Flexible Work Arrangements:
** This position is not eligible for remote work.
** Standard Start Dates:
** The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027; however, the Agency reserves the right to modify hiring timelines…