Post Doctoral research Associate

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is hiring a Post Doctoral Research Associate in the Department of Animal Science in College Station, Texas. The associate will support meat science research focused on improving or better understanding the quality, safety, and sustainability of meat and its byproducts. The work connects meat biochemical and compositional research with practical applications for the livestock and meat industries.

The position is grant- or contract-funded. Continued employment depends on ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance. The position is not eligible for remote work. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027, although the agency may adjust hiring timelines and start dates based on operational needs. The role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

• PhD in Animal Science, with an emphasis in meat science and muscle biology.
• Experience with statistical analysis software.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience planning and executing meat science research.
• Prior experience in meat animal and carcass evaluation.
• Prior experience collecting samples in a commercial abattoir.
• Prior experience measuring meat quality attributes in a laboratory.
• Prior experience writing and publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts in meat-related journals.

Responsibilities

• Generate research samples through collection and processing.
• Execute laboratory assays.
• Fulfill compliance-related tasks for EHS, IRB, and IACUC.
• Write and disseminate research summaries and articles.
• Contribute to research proposals.
• Support the training of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, with AgriLife contributing to premiums.
• 12–15 annual paid holidays.
• Up to 8 hours per month of sick leave and at least 8 hours per month of vacation.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee Wellness Initiative.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree