Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

1d • $5,417 • Onsite

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be 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 is within the Murphy Lab at Texas A&M University and is broadly focused on the genomic architecture of reproductive isolation in mammals.

Requirements

• PhD in Genetics and Genomics or closely related area
• Proficiency with programming in Python and R, or other relevant languages.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to move light, medium objects with assistance.
• Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. with 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).
• Ph.D. with relevant experience in comparative genomics as demonstrated through publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• 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.
• Provides general lab management and supervision of undergraduate students and research assistants.
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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