Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Biochemistry & Biophysics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife 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 AgriLife 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 AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

Responsibilities

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 AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, 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 AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife 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 AgriLife
  
  

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife 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 LinkedIn 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.