Postdoctoral Research Associate - Shireman Lab

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Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values 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. The Postdoctoral Research Associate performs independent research activities requiring an advanced level of knowledge in a field of science or learning and required consistent use of discretion and judgement. Prepares proposals for funding agencies, operations of research equipment. Trains students and other lab/field personnel in research. Initial studies will focus on burn wounds, improving healing and assessing multiple wound factors using imaging and sensors.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience.

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

Other: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends; may travel as required. This position may direct and/or evaluate the work of others. Must complete IACUC training.

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

Required Education and Experience

• Appropriate PhD in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to work with large animal models

• Experience with tissue culture and primary cell isolation

• Knowledge of immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry

• Experienced with animal models

• Prior experience with wound healing research

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written skills

• Presentation skills

• Analytical skills

• Attention to detail

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. Designs, plans, conducts and coordinates experiments in support of various research projects. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques of routine and non-standard research, keeping detailed records of data. Uses computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results. Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates research projects. Recommends project guidelines, procedures, policies, rules and regulations. Evaluates and summarizes experiment results. Establishes, installs, maintains, operates and/or repairs research equipment. Works with staff at the Texas A&M Institute for Preclinical Studies (TIPS) using large animal models (pigs). Works with collaborators to develop preliminary data and analyze animal model outcomes. Develops tissue culture assays to support research goals and isolation of primary cells. Performs flow cytometry experiments. Performs immunohistochemistry experiments and analysis.

• Research Publications: Utilizes summarized results in scientific and/or clientele-oriented publications. Prepares and writes proposals to funding agencies and maintains financial accounts related to research projects.

• Mentoring: May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project. Trains undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research. Oversees training and certifications of students and trainees in the research environment.

• 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.

• Manages Supplies: Orders and verifies receipt of orders through AggieBuy.

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 leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for 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 institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.