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Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Cell Biology and Genetics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, 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 (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate, under direct supervision, conducts research in mechanisms of extracellular vesicles from mesenchymal stem cells in treating autoimmune disease and radiation damages. Utilizes the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete related research projects and write research papers. Mentors trainees, presents related papers and research progresses, and provides facility maintenance and laboratory management.

What you need to know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.

Travel: This position may travel as required.

Schedule: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Qualifications

Required Education

+ Appropriate PhD in Biomedical Sciences.

Preferred Qualifications

+ PhD in cell biology, immunology, genetics, or molecular biology.

+ Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

+ Experiences in working with laboratory mice and human cells.

+ Experience in bioinformatics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Excellent verbal and written skills.

+ Presentation skills.

+ Analytical skills.

+ Attention to detail.

+ Willing to work with laboratory mice and human cells.

Responsibilities

Research

+ Under general supervision, conducts research into their field of expertise.

+ 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.

Facility Maintenance and Laboratory Management

+ Cooperates with other members of the laboratory staff in maintaining instruments and facilities of the lab or shared within the department.

+ Orders reagents and supplies and helps manage the laboratory.

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 traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

+ Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University 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 pre-populate the online application.

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.