• Postdoctoral Research Associate

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Postdoctoral 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

    The Postdoctoral Research Associate will examine the epigenetic regulation of the paternal genome and subsequent role in embryo development in the Luense Lab (https://animalscience.tamu.edu/people/luense-lacey/) at Texas A&M University.

     

    Contribute to research projects focused on the mechanisms that establish the paternal epigenome and how it subsequently regulates embryo development. Responsible for leading research with mammalian animal model systems. Use multi-omic approaches to investigate the paternal and embryonic epigenomes. Have ample opportunities to collaborate with investigators and partners from various institutions.

     

    + Assist with writing grant proposals, manuscripts, and presentation of research results at academic symposiums/lab meetings.

    + Train junior lab members.

    Required Education and Experience:

    + PhD in reproductive biology, cell and developmental biology, genetics, or similar field

    + Molecular biology experience.

    + Animal research

    + Conducting statistical analyses.

    Preferred Education and Experience:

    + Embryo production and culture

    + Genomic sequencing experience (RNAseq, ATACseq, ChIP-Seq)

    + Understanding of genomic sequencing analysis

    + Demonstrated publication record.

    Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

    + Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with others.

    + Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

    + Ability to communicate results, interpretations, and recommendations and answer complex questions internally and externally.

    + Willingness to participate in meetings with stakeholders/industry representatives.

     

    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.