Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med - Physiology & Pharmacology

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,166.67 monthly

Job Location

College Station, 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 which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs.

What we want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work in the research group on several environmental toxicology-related projects. Supported by multiple funding resources, our lab applied in vitro 3D, rodent, and zebrafish models to understand the environmental impacts on the pollutant toxicities.

What you need to know

Salary: Starting at $50,000 annually.

Resume/Cover Letter: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Doctorate in biomedicine, molecular biology, biochemistry, toxicology, or other closely related fields

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with basic lab instruments, such as thermocyclers, gel documentation systems, microscopes, plate readers, and centrifuges

• Skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are required

• Experience with using imaging analysis tools, such as lmageJ, and using R, SAS, or other statistical analysis tools

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Standard laboratory techniques, such as tissue culture, western blotting, histology, DNA and RNA manipulation, and other general molecular techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Recently graduated PhDs or obtained the PhD within the last three years

• Research experience in bioengineered devices and human cells 3D cultures

• Experience with animal husbandry and cell culture, relevant publication record and strong backgrounds in molecular and cellular biology

Responsibilities

• Research: Design and conduct experiments in support of various research projects. Develop new research platforms and models for research projects. Provides primary management of zebra fish and rodent models for various research. Assist with lab management (instrument maintenance and repair, supply inventory, and prepare solutions) as needed.

• Writings and Presentations: Prepare manuscripts from independent studies and assist students in manuscript writing. Present results at national or international conferences. Assist PI in drafting grant proposals, annual progress reports, and final reports of various grants.

• Record Keeping: Maintains the records and datasets from all research projects using lab notebooks and electronic devices in the lab.

• Mentoring: Assists in training and supervising other lab members, including undergraduate and graduate students, and lab technicians.

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, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month

• Automatically enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, 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.