Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct research 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 position involves designing and conducting independent research, developing and optimizing experimental methods, analyzing and interpreting data, and maintaining research records. The associate will prepare research results for peer-reviewed publication and scientific meetings, contribute to manuscripts, reports, and research proposals, collaborate with laboratory members and external collaborators, and provide scientific and technical guidance to graduate and undergraduate researchers as appropriate. Duties also include participating in laboratory meetings, maintaining relevant instrumentation and research resources, following laboratory safety procedures, and engaging in professional development activities.

Occasional travel to scientific conferences or collaborating institutions may be required. Some experiments may require work outside normal business hours. Continuing salary and overall employment are contingent upon the availability of grant or contract funding.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a related field.
• Ability to design and conduct independent research experiments.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data and 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 on 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 manuscripts, reports, and research proposals.
• Collaborate with laboratory members 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, and long-term disability insurance, with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 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 and 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 employee program.

What This Job Offers

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