Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct research focused on the structure, function, and interactions of membrane proteins. Research may involve native mass spectrometry, membrane protein biochemistry and biophysics, structural biology, and complementary approaches to investigate protein-lipid, protein-ligand, and protein-protein interactions. The role includes designing and conducting independent research; developing and optimizing experimental methods; analyzing and interpreting data; maintaining research records; preparing results for publication and presentation; and contributing to manuscripts, reports, and research proposals. The associate will collaborate with laboratory members and external collaborators, provide scientific and technical guidance to graduate and undergraduate researchers as appropriate, participate in laboratory meetings, maintain instrumentation and research resources, follow safety procedures, and engage in professional development. Occasional travel to scientific conferences or collaborating institutions may be required. Some experiments may require work outside normal business hours. Continuing salary and employment are contingent upon the future availability of grant or contract funds.
Requirements
- Appropriate PhD in a related field.
- Ability to design and conduct independent research experiments.
- Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data.
- Ability to maintain accurate research records.
- Ability to communicate research findings effectively in written and oral formats.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Structural Biology, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.
- Research experience in biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, mass spectrometry, or a related area.
- Experience in membrane protein biochemistry, mass spectrometry, structural biology, or related biophysical approaches.
- Strong research and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct independent research investigating membrane protein structure, function, and molecular interactions using biochemical, biophysical, structural, and/or mass spectrometry approaches.
- Develop and optimize experimental methods, analyze and interpret data, and maintain appropriate research records.
- Prepare research results for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at scientific meetings.
- Contribute to preparation of manuscripts, reports, and research proposals.
- Work collaboratively with members of the laboratory and external collaborators.
- Provide scientific and technical guidance to graduate and undergraduate researchers as appropriate.
- Participate in laboratory meetings, maintain relevant instrumentation and research resources, follow laboratory safety procedures, and engage in professional development activities.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes 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.
- 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.
- Living Well program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
