Postdoctoral Research Associate-1

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

1d • $4,833 • Onsite

About The Position

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. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty.

Requirements

• PhD in Biomedical or Veterinary Sciences, Parasitology, Molecular Biology, Entomology or related field.
• None.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise with the following lab techniques: classical diagnostic parasitology techniques, microscopy, parasite culture, in vitro assays, DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, RTPCR, qPCR, qRT-PCR, digital PCR, and ELISA.
• Experience with digital PCR, multiplex assay design, or nanopore based detection.
• Experience working with laboratory animals, statistical methods, and bioinformatics.
• Experience working with maintenance of parasite life cycle.
• A record of peer-reviewed publications in the field of parasitology.
• Strong background in classical and molecular parasitology diagnostic techniques.
• Strong background in molecular biology and bioinformatics.
• Experience in animal handling and sample collection.

Responsibilities

• Assists project leader with the development and implementation of research projects involving classical and molecular parasitology.
• Design, optimize, and validate nucleic acid-based assays for parasite detection, taking each assay from design through validation.
• Design and test primers and probes, including multiplex panels, and optimize assays for sensitivity and specificity.
• Maintain careful records and contribute to laboratory data management and validation documentation.
• Potential field work and international travel.
• Managing data pipelines, ensuring data integrity, and leading quantitative analyses.
• Producing peer-reviewed manuscripts, quarterly technical reports, and presentations for annual scientific and sponsor-required monthly meetings.
• Performs routine laboratory tests including DNA and RNA extraction, parasite culture, routine PCR and real time PCR, and ELISA.
• Analyzes, synthesizes and interprets results.
• Optimizes and implements novel diagnostic tests.
• Occasionally assists with diagnostic parasitology service.
• Training personnel (graduate student, undergraduate and DVM students, and part-time workers) providing leadership and quality control for all data collection, data organization, and project execution to publication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• Free exercise programs and release time
• 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

What This Job Offers

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