Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves characterizing G protein-coupled receptors using various in vitro and in vivo assays. The role includes localizing neuropeptides or receptors, performing endocrinological studies, and potentially toxicological bioassays, mammalian cell culture, and high-throughput screening. The associate will also be expected to assist in training students and supervising student workers. The position requires independence, timely execution of experiments, clear reporting, and preparation of peer-reviewed publications. Periodic travel to South Texas is necessary, and candidates must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle in the US. All positions are security-sensitive, requiring a criminal history investigation.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Molecular biology/ biochemistry/cell biology or related field.
• 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.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle within the United States.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Mammalian cell culture experience desirable.
• Experience with robots for high-throughput screens (HTS) desirable.
• Previous publications in peer-reviewed journals are preferred.
• Knowledge of statistics is required.

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).
• 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.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees