Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Required Education: Ph.D. in Biology, Plant Biology, Horticulture, Biochemistry or closely related field. Job Responsibilities: Conduct research activities on molecular biology of plant-microbe interactions. Duties will include performing designing synthetic DNA constructs, gene expression and protein- protein interaction analyses, agrobacterium transformation, gene silencing; and other molecular biology analyses. May assist and supervise graduate and undergraduate students. 25% Cloning molecular biology 25% Plant bioassay 20% Record and analyze data/results 10% 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. 10% Assist in grant writing and contribute to future research proposals. 5% Supervise undergraduate 5%Performs other duties as assigned Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to stand/sit at work bench for extended periods of time. Ability to travel for field experiments for several days Ability to work in greenhouse 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 technical equipment Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others Ability to analyze data and write reports Detail oriented with ability to organize tasks and prioritize work with minimal supervision Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Familiar with good laboratory practice principles of biological containment. Skills in research in molecular biology techniques Skills in manuscript writing Ability to perform various molecular biology and genetic techniques; 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, Plant Biology, Horticulture, Biochemistry or closely related field.
• Ability to stand/sit at work bench for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel for field experiments for several days
• Ability to work in greenhouse
• 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 technical equipment
• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to analyze data and write reports
• Detail oriented with ability to organize tasks and prioritize work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with good laboratory practice principles of biological containment.
• Skills in research in molecular biology techniques
• Skills in manuscript writing
• Ability to perform various molecular biology and genetic techniques

Responsibilities

• Conduct research activities on molecular biology of plant-microbe interactions.
• Duties will include performing designing synthetic DNA constructs, gene expression and protein- protein interaction analyses, agrobacterium transformation, gene silencing; and other molecular biology analyses.
• May assist and supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Cloning molecular biology
• Plant bioassay
• 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.
• Assist in grant writing and contribute to future research proposals.
• Supervise undergraduate
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Retirement programs
• Commitment to inclusive excellence
• Strategic plan

What This Job Offers

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