Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Requirements

• PhD in Bacterial Genetics and Biochemistry or related field.
• Good communication and computer skills.
• Open approach to defining a problem and designing a strategy for solving it.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Bacterial genetics for multiple species of organism.
• Light and fluorescence microscopy.
• Mass spectrometry data acquisition and analysis.
• NMR data acquisition and analysis.
• Bacterial gene expression and genetic analysis.
• Small molecule isolation using chromatography.
• Genome and transcriptome analysis.

Responsibilities

• Designing and conducting experiments in the laboratory, coordinating and working with core facilities for mass spectrometry, NMR, and microscopy.
• Data analysis, organization, presentation during group meetings and departmental, college and university organizations as appropriate, writing, revising, and submitting manuscripts for publication, preparing and presenting results at national and international conferences.
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory. Undergraduates assigned to the postdoctoral research will conduct thesis work primarily under the mentorship of the postdoc. Graduate students will interact with and learn from the postdoctoral research associate in a open and supportive research environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife 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
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
• Retirement programs

What This Job Offers

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