Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. The Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty.
Requirements
- Appropriate PhD in a related field
- Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position
- Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment
- Attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Analytical skills
- Ability to lift and/or move medium-weight objects.
Nice To Haves
- Solid training and experience in cardiovascular disease research.
- Degree in biomedical sciences
- Knowledge of molecular cloning to generate, construct, and experience in adenovirus application.
- mouse heart dissection, processing and staining; embryo dissection, Langendorff perfusion, open chest microsurgeries (e.g. transverse aortic constriction, myocardial infarction, and hypertension models), echocardiographic operation and data analysis.
- Experience with mouse and rat handling and physiology.
- Primary cardiomyocyte isolation and culture.
Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise.
- Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise.
- Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite.
- Analyzes research data and summarizes results.
- Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.
- May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.
- Prepares presentation materials on research topic that may be presented to small and/or large groups.
- Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.
- Participate in lab meetings within the center and other departments.
- Participate in joint projects involving the laboratory team.
- Assist with undergraduate and/or graduate students and other laboratory, technical or field staff involved in research.
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
- Free exercise programs and release time
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
