Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Engineering Medicine in collaboration with Texas A&M College of Engineering, Texas A&M School of Medicine and the state’s top-ranked Houston Methodist Hospital offer an innovative medical school program called ENMED. This program was established to transform healthcare through translational interdisciplinary research, the development of medical technologies, and the development and training of “Physicianeers.” ENMED delivers a revolutionary blended curriculum with focus on innovation and entrepreneurship where students receive a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Engineering degree in the same four years. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will bioengineer novel solutions for the systemic or local delivery of mRNA Therapeutics. The program seeks to generate novel RNA Nanomedicines and effective RNA Delivery Systems in the Center for Cardiovascular Regeneration at Houston Methodist Research Institute.

Requirements

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline

Nice To Haves

• Experience in quantitative sciences and engineering but also a background in RNA biology, biochemistry or cell biology.
• One year of postdoctoral experience is preferable.
• Training in molecular biology, genetics or biochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel therapeutics delivery systems.
• Delivery of mRNA using electroporation, physicochemical approaches such as microfluidic channel membrane modulation, focused ultrasound, and lipid nanoparticles.
• Generate novel RNA Nanomedicines.
• Effective RNA delivery systems.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data.
• Documents and interprets results of experiments and report to the Principal Investigator.
• Assist the Pl with the preparation and presentation of completed analysis.
• Prepare data from charts, figures, and manuscripts for papers, meetings, publication, and journals.
• Preparation of slides for presentation at scientific conferences and meetings.
• Use applicable software to create database, perform statistical analysis, present data and perform other computer related tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Operate all the instrumentation needed for projects and compiling data; makes and records observations and measurements.
• Coordinates with Principal Investigator to write and present scientific papers, grant proposals, and manuscripts for publication.
• Participate in joint projects involving faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and technicians.
• Participate in weekly lab meetings with the center and other departments.
• Participate in joint projects involving the laboratory team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: 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
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

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