Postdoctoral Research Associate

## Postdoctoral Research Associate Apply locations:
Houston, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition :
R-092982
** Job Title
** Postdoctoral Research Associate
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University
** Department
* * School of Engineering Medicine
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Houston, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** Our Commitment
** Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
** Who we are
** The School of Engineering Medicine in collaboration with Texas A&M College of Engineering, Texas A&M School of Medicine and the state’s top-ranked Houston Methodist Hospital offer an innovative medical school program called ENMED.  This program was established to transform healthcare through translational interdisciplinary research, the development of medical technologies, and the development and training of “Physicianeers.” ENMED delivers a revolutionary blended curriculum with focus on innovation and entrepreneurship where students receive a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Engineering degree in the same four years.
** What we want
** The
** Postdoctoral Research Associate
** is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise.
** What you need to know
**** Salary:
** Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

** Location/

Schedule:

** Houston, TX/Full-Time
*** Apply!
** Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
*** Required

Education and Experience
*** PhD or MD/PhD in immunology, molecular and cancer biology, infectious diseases, or a closely related field.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Experience in single-cell analyses (scRNA-seq & scATAC-seq)
* Experience in handling laboratory mice
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Hands-on experience with immunological and molecular biology techniques
* Proficiency in cell culture, PCR, flow cytometry, and cell sorting
* Hands-on experience in the generation and characterization of transgenic mice
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
* Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
* Advanced knowledge of molecular biology and immunology
* Substantial experience in working with Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2)
** Responsibilities
* *** Project leadership
** Will lead or contribute to one or more of the following high-impact projects:
* Generation of Novel Group 1 CD1 (CD1a, CD1b, CD1c)–transgenic C57BL
/6 mice
* Development of next-generation human immune system mouse models
* Functional characterization of carbohydrate-specific T cells (Tcarb) using TCR-transgenic mouse models
* Generation of mice expressing TCR specific for a novel malaria antigen
* 7DW8-5 glycolipid (CD1d/NKT ligand) as an immunotherapeutic agent for infectious diseases and cancer
* PD-1 / LAG-3 blocking peptides to advance the next frontier of CAR-T cell therapy
** Research
* ** Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise.
* Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite.
* Analyzes research data and summarizes results.
* Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.
** Mentoring
* ** May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.
** Presentations
* ** Prepares presentation materials on research topic that may be presented to small and/or large groups.
* Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.
** Why Texas A&M University?
** We are a prestigious university with strong…