• Postdoctoral Research Associate

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


    Job Title

     

    Postdoctoral Research Associate

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    Entomology

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    Duties/Responsibilities :

    - Develop and conduct research activities on novel genetic technologies capable of influencing the transmission of engineered transgenes in insects. Duties will include designing synthetic DNA constructs; obtaining and analyzing transgenic insect strains; scoring patterns of heredity; and performing molecular analyses of integrated transgenes/gene expression. May assist in the supervision of technical staff and may assist and supervise graduate and undergraduate students.

     

    - Record and analyze data/results; report research through regular oral presentations and published in a timely manner in refereed journals; assist with research grant project reports; and keep abreast of all current literature on subject matter, etc.

     

    - Other job related duties as required/needed.

    Required Education :

    Ph.D. in Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or closely related field.

    Preferred Experience :

    Demonstrated research experience/background/training in molecular biology techniques. Demonstrated experience in genetics and manipulation of insects, gene expression analysis, as well as familiarity with the principles of biological containment; manuscript writing experience.

    Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills :

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively use personal computer to communicate, prepare proposals to include cost information on spread sheets as applicable and provide reports of activities; ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students and staff; familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment; ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others; ability to perform various molecular biology and genetic techniques; ability to analyze data and write reports; detail oriented with ability to organize tasks and prioritize work with minimal supervision; and able to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

    Other Requirements or Other Factors :

    Work may require standing/sitting at work bench for extended periods of time.

    Please attach to your completed application:

    CV/Resume

     

    List of References with email and daytime phone numbers.

     

    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.