Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

41d • Onsite

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting research focused on the genomic architecture of reproductive isolation in mammals. This position is in the Murphy Lab located in the Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences and the Center for Comparative Genomics, a new campus initiative to expand faculty and research teams focused on basic and applied aspects of genomic research within domestic and natural populations. This position will analyze complete genomic datasets from multiple mammalian systems to dissect the repeatability of X-linked reproductive isolation.

Requirements

• PhD in Genetics and Genomics or closely related fields.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience in comparative genomics as demonstrated through publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Relevant experience in whole genome analysis of mammalian or vertebrate genomes.
• Experience with comparative and evolutionary genomic approaches
• Relevant laboratory skills for comparative genomics (HMW DNA extraction, library preparation, cell culture).
• Experience with natural history collections.

Responsibilities

• Carry out bioinformatic analysis of mammalian genome sequence data and generating novel genome assemblies
• Use computer software for genome assembly, sequence alignment, and comparative genomic analyses.
• Develop new software for comparative genomics and phylogenomics.
• Analyze complete genomic datasets from multiple mammalian systems to dissect the repeatability of X-linked reproductive isolation.
• Analyze research data and summarize results.
• Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.
• Provide general lab management and supervision of undergraduate students and research assistants.
• Assist with the preparation and cleaning of the worksite.
• Develop and prepare text and budgetary information for grant proposals.
• Review draft proposals for accuracy and content

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees