Temporary - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi • Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

The Research Associate contributes to ongoing research projects under the guidance of a principal investigator or research team. This temporary, full-time, nine-month appointment supports advanced scholarly development, independent research, and collaboration in an academic or scientific environment. The position assists with planning and executing research projects and is grant-funded; continued employment depends on continued funding.

The role conducts laboratory work for GCL customers; supports the GCL Director and Senior Lab Manager; promotes and advertises the GCL at scientific conferences; and conducts independent and collaborative research related to the assigned project or program. It also analyzes data, interprets findings, prepares research reports, contributes to manuscripts, grant proposals, conference papers, and presentations, and maintains accurate research records in compliance with institutional and funding-agency policies. The Research Associate assists, mentors, and/or supervises student and graduate researchers working on project-related research, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• PhD in Biology or a related field.
• Present scientific research at scientific conferences.
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Grant writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory work for GCL customers.
• Support the GCL Director and Senior Lab Manager in accomplishing tasks.
• Promote and advertise the GCL at scientific conferences.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research related to the goals of the assigned project or program.
• Analyze data, interpret findings, and prepare research reports.
• Contribute to manuscripts, grant proposals, conference papers, and presentations.
• Maintain accurate research records and ensure compliance with institutional and funding-agency policies.
• Assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and graduate students working on project-related research.
• Perform other related research duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, with employee-only coverage listed at $0–$30 per month after the university contribution; the university covers up to 83% of premiums for employee-and-spouse, employee-and-children, and employee-and-family coverage.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account.
• Dual Career Partner Program.
• On-campus wellness opportunities.
• Work Life Solutions, including counseling, work-life assistance, financial resources, and legal resources.
• Tuition benefits, including public loan forgiveness, book scholarships, and 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year, subject to applicable rules.
• Retirement through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan.
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan.
• At least 8 hours of paid vacation time off per month.
• 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• 8 hours of paid birthday leave.
• 12–15 paid holidays each year.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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