Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Veterinary Integrative Biosciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, 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  

The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff, and students in teaching, research, and outreach programs.     

 

What we want  

The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting research focused on the genomic architecture of reproductive isolation in mammals. This position is in the Murphy Lab located in the Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences and the Center for Comparative Genomics, a new campus initiative to expand faculty and research teams focused on basic and applied aspects of genomic research within domestic and natural populations. This position will analyze complete genomic datasets from multiple mammalian systems to dissect the repeatability of X-linked reproductive isolation. 

 

What you need to know  

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.   

Location: College Station, Texas, with occasional travel to partner institutions across the continental United States. 

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding. 

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.   

Required Education and Experience: 

• PhD in Genetics and Genomics or closely related fields. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Relevant experience in comparative genomics as demonstrated through publications in peer-reviewed journals. 

• Relevant experience in whole genome analysi