Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

We are seeking a postdoctoral research associate responsible for conducting research on plant interactions with pathogens and insects. The research questions include developing improved diagnostics and deciphering the molecular mechanisms involved in pathogen transmission, herbivory, and/or plant infection.

Requirements

• PhD in related field.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Bioinformatics experience.
• Experience with molecular biology - sequencing, signaling.

Responsibilities

• Protocol development and evaluation.
• Conduct molecular research and data collection.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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