Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Duties/Responsibilities: - Develop and conduct research activities on novel genetic technologies capable of influencing the transmission of engineered transgenes in insects. Duties will include designing synthetic DNA constructs; obtaining and analyzing transgenic insect strains; scoring patterns of heredity; and performing molecular analyses of integrated transgenes/gene expression. May assist in the supervision of technical staff and may assist and supervise graduate and undergraduate students. - Record and analyze data/results; report research through regular oral presentations and published in a timely manner in refereed journals; assist with research grant project reports; and keep abreast of all current literature on subject matter, etc. - Other job related duties as required/needed. Required Education: Ph.D. in Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or closely related field. Preferred Experience: Demonstrated research experience/background/training in molecular biology techniques. Demonstrated experience in genetics and manipulation of insects, gene expression analysis, as well as familiarity with the principles of biological containment; manuscript writing experience. Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively use personal computer to communicate, prepare proposals to include cost information on spread sheets as applicable and provide reports of activities; ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students and staff; familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment; ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others; ability to perform various molecular biology and genetic techniques; ability to analyze data and write reports; detail oriented with ability to organize tasks and prioritize work with minimal supervision; and able to multi-task and work cooperatively with others Other Requirements or Other Factors: Work may require standing/sitting at work bench for extended periods of time. Please attach to your completed application: CV/Resume List of References with email and daytime phone numbers. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies 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, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. 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 Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or closely related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively use personal computer to communicate, prepare proposals to include cost information on spread sheets as applicable and provide reports of activities
• Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students and staff
• Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment
• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to perform various molecular biology and genetic techniques
• Ability to analyze data and write reports
• Detail oriented with ability to organize tasks and prioritize work with minimal supervision
• Able to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated research experience/background/training in molecular biology techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in genetics and manipulation of insects, gene expression analysis, as well as familiarity with the principles of biological containment
• Manuscript writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct research activities on novel genetic technologies capable of influencing the transmission of engineered transgenes in insects.
• Design synthetic DNA constructs
• Obtain and analyze transgenic insect strains
• Score patterns of heredity
• Perform molecular analyses of integrated transgenes/gene expression
• Assist in the supervision of technical staff and may assist and supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Record and analyze data/results
• Report research through regular oral presentations and published in a timely manner in refereed journals
• Assist with research grant project reports
• Keep abreast of all current literature on subject matter
• Other job related duties as required/needed.

Benefits

• Retirement programs
• Commitment to inclusive excellence
• Strategic plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree