Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Responsibilities: -Prepare plant culture and materials for nucleic acid and chemical isolation -Conduct library preparation for high-throughput sequencing and analyses -Conduct chromatography analysis for specialized plant chemicals -Supervise the project with the PI, and mentor research graduate students and other personnel -Contribute to bringing in extramural support through experiments and by assisting writing -Participate in professional activities -Supervise part-time student labor to accomplish the research project -Assist with and contribute to various program managerial activities -Other duties as required. Required Education: -PhD in relevant field (plant science, genetics and genomics, biochemistry etc.) Required Qualifications: -Ability to conduct independent research in controlled environment systems -Strong ability to formulate hypothesis, design experiments, handle scientific data, perform statistical analysis, and write scientific reports -Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals -Excellent written and oral communication skills -Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others -Good organizational skills -Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students, and staff -Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups Preferred skills, knowledge or abilities. -Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups -Experience in the cultivation of plants in greenhouse (hydroponic, soil culture) -Experience in conducting nucleic acid isolation and library preparation for high-throughput sequencing -Experience in bioinformatics -Experience in analytical separation of specialized chemicals Please attach to your completed application: Resume Cover Letter List of References with email and daytime phone number(s). 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

• PhD in relevant field (plant science, genetics and genomics, biochemistry etc.)
• Ability to conduct independent research in controlled environment systems
• Strong ability to formulate hypothesis, design experiments, handle scientific data, perform statistical analysis, and write scientific reports
• Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students, and staff
• Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups

Nice To Haves

• Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups
• Experience in the cultivation of plants in greenhouse (hydroponic, soil culture)
• Experience in conducting nucleic acid isolation and library preparation for high-throughput sequencing
• Experience in bioinformatics
• Experience in analytical separation of specialized chemicals

Responsibilities

• Prepare plant culture and materials for nucleic acid and chemical isolation
• Conduct library preparation for high-throughput sequencing and analyses
• Conduct chromatography analysis for specialized plant chemicals
• Supervise the project with the PI, and mentor research graduate students and other personnel
• Contribute to bringing in extramural support through experiments and by assisting writing
• Participate in professional activities
• Supervise part-time student labor to accomplish the research project
• Assist with and contribute to various program managerial activities
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Retirement programs
• Commitment to inclusive excellence
• Strategic plan

What This Job Offers

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