Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

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About The Position

Job Responsibilities: -Prepare plant culture and materials for nucleic acid and chemical isolation -Conduct library preparation for high-throughput sequencing and analyses -Conduct chromatography analysis for specialized plant chemicals -Supervise the project with the PI, and mentor research graduate students and other personnel -Contribute to bringing in extramural support through experiments and by assisting writing -Participate in professional activities -Supervise part-time student labor to accomplish the research project -Assist with and contribute to various program managerial activities -Other duties as required. Required Education: -PhD in relevant field (plant science, genetics and genomics, biochemistry etc.) Required Qualifications: -Ability to conduct independent research in controlled environment systems -Strong ability to formulate hypothesis, design experiments, handle scientific data, perform statistical analysis, and write scientific reports -Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals -Excellent written and oral communication skills -Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others -Good organizational skills -Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students, and staff -Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups Preferred skills, knowledge or abilities. -Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups -Experience in the cultivation of plants in greenhouse (hydroponic, soil culture) -Experience in conducting nucleic acid isolation and library preparation for high-throughput sequencing -Experience in bioinformatics -Experience in analytical separation of specialized chemicals Please attach to your completed application: Resume Cover Letter List of References with email and daytime phone number(s). 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. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

Requirements

• PhD in relevant field (plant science, genetics and genomics, biochemistry etc.)
• Ability to conduct independent research in controlled environment systems
• Strong ability to formulate hypothesis, design experiments, handle scientific data, perform statistical analysis, and write scientific reports
• Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students, and staff
• Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups

Nice To Haves

• Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups
• Experience in the cultivation of plants in greenhouse (hydroponic, soil culture)
• Experience in conducting nucleic acid isolation and library preparation for high-throughput sequencing
• Experience in bioinformatics
• Experience in analytical separation of specialized chemicals

Responsibilities

• Prepare plant culture and materials for nucleic acid and chemical isolation
• Conduct library preparation for high-throughput sequencing and analyses
• Conduct chromatography analysis for specialized plant chemicals
• Supervise the project with the PI, and mentor research graduate students and other personnel
• Contribute to bringing in extramural support through experiments and by assisting writing
• Participate in professional activities
• Supervise part-time student labor to accomplish the research project
• Assist with and contribute to various program managerial activities
• Other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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