Postdoctoral Research Associate
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 motivated and collaborative postdoctoral research associate to join our research program at Texas A&M University to investigate the impact of biotic and environmental factors on the reproductive and overall health of honey bees (Apis mellifera), with a focus on uncovering the molecular mechanisms underlying these interactions. The main project investigator, Dr. Juliana Rangel, is based in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. This position involves close collaboration with co-principal investigators of Drs. Erick Motta and Nancy Ing, also at Texas A&M University.
Requirements
- PhD in Entomology
- Strong background in molecular biology and microbiology
- Familiarity with bioinformatic tools for omics data analysis
- Demonstrated ability to write and publish first-author peer-reviewed manuscripts
- Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to laboratory safety
- Ability to handle and lift laboratory and beekeeping equipment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with honey bee biology and/or beekeeping practices
- Previous mentoring of undergraduate and/or graduate students
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster collaboration across departments and facilities.
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct experiments with honey bees and associated parasites and pathogens
- Use molecular biology, microbiology, and omics-based approaches to study host-microbe-pathogen interactions
- Analyze microbiome and transcriptomic datasets
- Maintain detailed laboratory records and contribute to scientific publications
- Work closely with other researchers in a collaborative environment
- Assist with colony maintenance and routine laboratory and apiary tasks
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
