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Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

IBT - CGPM - Ramos

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,084.00 monthly

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 (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 general supervision, 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. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty.

What you need to know

Salary: $5,084 monthly

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.

Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

Qualifications

Required Education

+ Appropriate PhD in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

+ Solid training and experience in cardiovascular disease research.

+ Degree in biomedical sciences

+ Knowledge of molecular cloning to generate, construct, and experience in adenovirus application.

+ mouse heart dissection, processing and staining; embryo dissection, Langendorff perfusion, open chest microsurgeries (e.g. transverse aortic constriction, myocardial infarction, and hypertension models), echocardiographic operation and data analysis. Experience with mouse and rat handling and physiology.

+ Primary cardiomyocyte isolation and culture.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position

+ Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment

+ Attention to detail

+ Excellent verbal and written skills.

+ Presentation skills.

+ Analytical skills

+ Ability to lift and/or move medium-weight objects.

Responsibilities

Research

+ Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting 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.

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.

Lab Meeting/Projects

+ Participate in lab meetings within the center and other departments.

+ Participate in joint projects

+ involving the laboratory team.

+ Assist with undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.

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.