Post Doctoral research Associate
About The Position
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will support research efforts in meat science, focusing on advanced scientific research to improve or better understand the quality, safety, and sustainability of meat and its byproducts. The role sits at the intersection of meat biochemical and compositional research and practical applications for the livestock and meat industries. The position is in the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station, Texas. It is grant- or contract-funded, and continued employment depends on ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027. The position is not eligible for remote work or employment visa sponsorship.
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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
