Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will investigate the genetic basis of phenotypic variation using Drosophila as a model system. The laboratory studies how structural variants, repetitive DNA, and other forms of genetic variation contribute to phenotypic variation through effects on gene regulation, genome function, and organismal traits.

The selected candidate will lead independent research projects that may integrate molecular biology, genetics, functional genomics, population genomics, pangenomics, genome engineering, computational biology, and bioinformatics. The balance of experimental and computational research will be tailored to the candidate’s expertise, interests, and career goals. Candidates with backgrounds in either experimental or computational biology are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Appropriate PhD in a related field.
• Ability to design and execute independent research projects.
• Ability to analyze and interpret biological data.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to learn new experimental and computational methodologies.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to reproducible and rigorous scientific research.
• Ability to mentor and train students and laboratory personnel.
• Ability to move up to 25 pounds with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated research productivity through peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience in one or more of the following: molecular biology, functional genomics, genetics, genome engineering (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9), bioinformatics, population genomics, evolutionary genomics, or pangenomics.
• Experience analyzing high-throughput sequencing data.
• Interest in integrating experimental and computational approaches.
• Interest in developing new skills outside previous areas of expertise.
• Knowledge of genetics, molecular biology, genomics, or evolutionary biology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct molecular, genetic, genomic, bioinformatic, genome engineering, sequencing-based, and/or computational analyses to generate and analyze genomic, transcriptomic, epigenomic, or phenotypic datasets.
• Contribute to collaborative projects within and outside the laboratory, including grant reports and collaborative publications.
• Develop and implement analytical workflows for biological data.
• Maintain organized and reproducible records of experiments and analyses.
• Use laboratory, computational, and high-performance computing resources.
• Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication, figures, presentations, and supporting documentation, and present findings at scientific conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Mentor graduate students, undergraduate researchers, and laboratory personnel, and assist with training in molecular, genomic, and computational techniques.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and collaborative activities.
• Contribute to laboratory organization, data management, and shared resources.

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.
• 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.
• Access to the Living Well employee wellness program.

What This Job Offers

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