Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

53d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Responsibilities 50%: Lab research - Design, plan, conduct and coordinate experiments in a wet lab as well as using computers. 20%: Communication - Keep detailed records of data and share regular updates with PI. - Summarize results for inclusion in scientific and grant-oriented publications and presentations. - Present results at local, regional, national, and international conferences. 20%: Mentoring - Supervise undergraduate and graduate students and other laboratory or technical staff involved in research. 10%: Other Duties - Perform other duties as assigned. Required Education: -Ph.D. in biological, chemical, or physical sciences Position contingent on availability of grant funding 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.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biological, chemical, or physical sciences
• Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken).
• Ability to work both independently and as part of an international team.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks, such as Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a molecular biology, biochemistry, or structural biology lab
• ImageJ and Matlab.
• Expertise in biosensors or protein design
• Familiarity with genetic model organisms, microscopy, and other appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment

Responsibilities

• Lab research - Design, plan, conduct and coordinate experiments in a wet lab as well as using computers.
• Keep detailed records of data and share regular updates with PI.
• Summarize results for inclusion in scientific and grant-oriented publications and presentations.
• Present results at local, regional, national, and international conferences.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students and other laboratory or technical staff involved in research.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees