Postdoctoral Research Associate- Lee Lab
About The Position
The Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Lee Lab conducts laboratory experiments under general supervision, analyzes data, communicates findings through primary research articles, assists with grant writing, supervises undergraduate students, and performs routine laboratory duties. The role includes animal studies, mammalian cell culture, and downstream protein and nucleic acid assays. The Lee Lab’s research includes animal studies using type 1 diabetes models; testing the therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and MSC-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) in animal models; and investigating mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of MSCs and MSC-EVs. The lab is funded by NIH/NIDDK.
Requirements
- Appropriate doctoral degree.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in immunology or cell biology.
- Experience conducting experiments with rodents and immune cell cultures.
- Experience conducting immunology research or research involving extracellular vesicles.
- Knowledge of laboratory room preparation, laboratory techniques, and safety.
- Willingness to work with laboratory animals.
- Excellent attitude and willingness to learn techniques appropriate to job functions.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, up-to-date research records and equipment records and follow established protocols.
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory and follow all guidelines.
- Ability to perform tasks and responsibilities safely, without injury to self or others, in compliance with A&M System and HSC guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Conduct mammalian cell cultures and downstream assays, including isolating extracellular vesicles from conditioned cell culture medium and performing protein and nucleic acid assays such as RT-PCR, western blotting, and ELISAs.
- Assist with in vivo laboratory animal experiments, including animal handling, drug administration, tissue collection, tissue processing, and histological analysis.
- Collaborate with researchers and doctors on research within the area of expertise.
- Help maintain laboratory instruments and a safe environment throughout the IRM facilities.
- Prepare research data for publication and presentations at scientific meetings.
- Assist with grant writing.
- Supervise undergraduate students.
- Perform routine laboratory duties and other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, AD&D, flexible spending account, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes 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.
- Free LinkedIn Learning training and webinars, plus limited financial support for conferences, workshops, and other professional development.
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed by Texas A&M.
- Living Well employee wellness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
