Postdoctoral Research Associate
Listed on 2026-09-06
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biology, Genetics / Genomics
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
AgencyTexas A&M Agrilife Research
DepartmentDallas
Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate
Job LocationDallas, 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
This Postdoctoral Research Associate, Pasture Mealybug Biological Control and Molecular Ecology, will focus on identifying key natural enemies of pasture mealybug through a statewide molecular gut-content analysis survey; conduct field sampling across Texas and perform molecular analyses.
Responsibilities- Conducting molecular gut-content analyses to identify important mealybug predators
- Designing and implementing statewide field surveys
- Conducting insecticide compatibility studies with major mealybug natural enemies
- Developing IPM recommendations for pasture mealybug management.
- Analyzing data and preparing manuscripts, reports, and presentations.
- Participating in extension and outreach activities and collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams.
- Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students,
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Appropriate doctoral degree.
- Demonstrated experience in biological control and integrated pest management.
- Experience with molecular techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction, primer design, PCR, and molecular diagnostics.
- Knowledge of entomopathogenic fungi and microbial insecticides and different delivery mechanisms.
- Knowledge of molecular trophic interaction analysis.
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