Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Entomology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

-Conducts research activities on insect midgut biology in arthropod systems in contained laboratory environment.

-Design and perform proteomic, transcriptomic, imaging and physiological experiments to elucidate factors critical for nutrient transport and successful feeding.

-Collection of data and keeping of detailed records of results, as well as utilizing computer programs and databases to conduct analyses.

-Perform experiments needed to evaluate the nutritional status of various engineered strains of gene edited or transgenic insects.

-Evaluate data, drafts figures, prepares research manuscripts and presents findings at conferences.

-Train/supervise research support staff .

-Other duties as required.

Required Education/Experience:

-Ph.D. in Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Entomology or closely related field

Preferred Education/Experience:

-Research experience/training in molecular biology techniques

-Experience in insect gut physiology.

Required knowledge, skills or abilities:

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

-Ability to analyze data and write reports.

-Ability to utilize a computer and applicable software.

-Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

-Detail oriented.

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities:

-Ability to perform various molecular biology and genetic techniques.

-Ability to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks as directed by the supervisor.

Please attach to your completed application:

Resume/CV

Cover letter

List of reference with email and daytime phone numbers.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.