Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Nutrition

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct multiomics studies to identify candidate traits using transcriptomics, epigenomics, and phenomics data
• Analyze transcriptomic and epigenomic data, including mouse morphology, physiology, and growth characteristics of embryos, to identify genes and traits that can be targeted for future clinical therapies
• Develop and manage databases to store and organize multiomics data
• Develop and implement data visualization tools to communicate results to stakeholders
• Collaborate with other members of the research team to integrate genomics and phenomics data and develop new approaches for improving the Developmental Origins of Health and Diseases
• Prepare scientific manuscripts and present research findings at scientific conferences and meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Ph.D. in Genetics, Animal Science, or closely related discipline.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated track record of scientific publications.
• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Strong background in genomics, genetics, and statistical analyses.
• Experience with transcriptomic and epigenomic data analysis.
• Proficiency in programming languages, such as R and Python, for data analysis and visualization.

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.