Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct advanced research activities requiring a high level of expertise in a specialized field of science or learning. This position involves intellectual and varied tasks that demand independent judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Appropriate PhD. in biochemistry, cell biology, or genetics.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent ability in yeast genetics, cell biology and fluorescence spectroscopic methods for quantifying ligand binding affinities.
• Familiarity with sterol binding protein biology in yeast.
• Outstanding analytical skills including in western blotting, RT-PCR and ELISA.
• Organized and hard-working person who performs to a high standard.
• Excellent ability in yeast genetics and cell biology.
• Familiarity with vps74/GOLPH3 biology in yeast.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Performs genetic and cell biological experiments in yeast, participation in developing and characterizing new yeast models for studying novel lipid signaling pathways.
• Technical, work cooperatively with others, verbal communications, written communications, analytical skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, problem solving, detail oriented, Cell Biology and Genetics. General lab duties.
• May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.
• Prepare research presentation materials.

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
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have 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
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees