Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology

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 will advance our understanding of bacterial-mediated immunotherapies by designing and conducting experiments using various mouse models of disease. This position involves investigating how bacterial agents modulate immune responses to develop novel therapeutic strategies, with a focus on autoimmune disorders and related conditions. The associate will independently execute studies, analyze data, and contribute to publications, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team under the supervision of the principal investigator. Responsibilities include managing experimental timelines, ensuring rigorous scientific standards, and presenting findings at conferences to support the lab’s mission of translating research into clinical applications.

What you need to know

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

Location/Schedule: Bryan, TX/Full-Time

  

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

Required Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or M.D.) in a relevant field such as Microbiology, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. with a focus on immunology, microbiology, or immunotherapy from an accredited institution.

• 2–3 years of research experience in bacterial-mediated therapies or mucosal immunology.

• Demonstrated expertise in mouse model experimentation, including survival studies or immune profiling (e.g., flow cytometry, ELISA).

• Experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., GraphPad Prism, R) for immunological data interpretation.

• Prior publication record in peer-reviewed journals related to immunotherapy or autoimmune disorders.

• Related experience in post