Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M Agrilife Research. The role involves characterizing G protein-coupled receptors, localizing neuropeptides or receptors, and performing endocrinological studies. The position may also involve toxicological bioassays, mammalian cell culture, and high-throughput screening. The associate is expected to work with and help train graduate and undergraduate students, and supervise student workers as needed. The job requires periodic travel to South Texas and the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle. All positions are security-sensitive, requiring a criminal history investigation and credential verification.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Molecular biology/ biochemistry/cell biology or related field.
• Candidates without previous publications in peer-reviewed journals may not be considered.
• Data must be analyzed statistically so knowledge of statistics is required.
• Independence of thought, timely performance of experiments and clear written reports, following the pace of a laboratory that is federally funded.
• Experience with qRT-PCR (RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis and qRT-PCR experimentation and data analysis).
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Candidates must possess the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle within the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Mammalian cell culture experience desirable.
• Arthropod neurobiology and physiology, and experience with ticks, mosquitoes and/or flies, ants is highly desirable.
• Experience in insect or tick molecular biology/ biochemistry/cell biology.

Responsibilities

• Characterize G protein-coupled receptors by calcium fluorescence/bioluminescence and/or cAMP measurements and other in vitro (pharmacology, histochemistry) and in vivo assays (feeding analysis, RNAi).
• Localize neuropeptides or receptors and analyze tissues by immunohistochemistry.
• Perform endocrinological studies (diuresis, muscle contraction) with arthropod tissues in vitro and in vivo.
• May require a combination of: toxicological bioassays, mammalian cell culture (experience desirable), and use of robots for high-throughput screens (HTS) (can train here).
• Expected to work with and help train graduate and undergraduate students and supervise student workers as needed.
• Responsible for the timely preparation and submission of peer-reviewed publications.
• Periodic travel to South Texas is required.

Benefits

• The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

What This Job Offers

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