• Postdoctoral Research Associate

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


    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

    Job 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 Education:

    -Ph.D. in biological, chemical, or physical sciences

    Preferred Experience:

    -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 contingent on availability of grant funding

     

    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.