Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Medical Physiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who we are 

 As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. 

What we want  

The Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise.  The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite. Initial studies will focus on burn wounds, improving healing, and assessing multiple wound factors using imaging and sensors.  This is a part-time position, working 19.5 hours per week.

What you need to know

Schedule: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

This is a part-time position, working 19.5 hours per week.

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate PhD in a related field

• No experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written skills

• Presentation skills

• Analytical skills

• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Willingness to work with large animal models

• Experience with tissue culture and primary cell isolation

• Knowledge of immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry

• Experienced with animal models

• Prior experience with wound healing research

Responsibilities

Research

• Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise.

• Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise.

• Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite.

• Analyzes research data and summarizes results.

• Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.

• Designs, plans, conducts and coordinates experiments in support of various research projects.