Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • Bryan, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will advance our understanding of bacterial-mediated immunotherapies by designing and conducting experiments using various mouse models of disease. This position involves investigating how bacterial agents modulate immune responses to develop novel therapeutic strategies, with a focus on autoimmune disorders and related conditions. The associate will independently execute studies, analyze data, and contribute to publications, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team under the supervision of the principal investigator. Responsibilities include managing experimental timelines, ensuring rigorous scientific standards, and presenting findings at conferences to support the lab’s mission of translating research into clinical applications.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or M.D.) in a relevant field such as Microbiology, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. with a focus on immunology, microbiology, or immunotherapy from an accredited institution.
• 2–3 years of research experience in bacterial-mediated therapies or mucosal immunology.
• Demonstrated expertise in mouse model experimentation, including survival studies or immune profiling (e.g., flow cytometry, ELISA).
• Experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., GraphPad Prism, R) for immunological data interpretation.
• Prior publication record in peer-reviewed journals related to immunotherapy or autoimmune disorders.
• Related experience in postdoctoral research, with demonstrated expertise in immunology, microbiology, or mouse model experimentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct in vivo experiments to evaluate bacterial agents’ effects on immune responses in mouse models of disease.
• Administer bacterial treatments, monitor mouse health, and collect biological samples (e.g., blood, tissue) for analysis.
• Optimize protocols to ensure reproducibility and compliance with IACUC standards.
• Analyze immunological data using techniques such as flow cytometry, ELISA, and qPCR to assess immune modulation.
• Perform statistical analyses (e.g., using GraphPad Prism or R) to interpret experimental outcomes.
• Maintain detailed records of results in electronic lab notebooks for publication and grant reporting.
• Draft and revise manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals based on research findings.
• Prepare figures, tables, and presentations for scientific conferences (e.g., poster or oral talks).
• Collaborate with team members to integrate findings into broader lab publications.
• Maintain mouse colonies, including breeding, genotyping, and record-keeping, to support ongoing experiments.
• Order supplies and reagents to ensure uninterrupted research progress.
• Assist lab members with related experiments and share expertise in immunotherapy techniques.
• Attend lab meetings and present progress updates to the principal investigator and team weekly.
• Participate in relevant seminars, workshops, or training (e.g., TAMU research compliance) to enhance skills.
• Contribute to grant proposals by providing preliminary data or written sections as requested.

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