Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Biochemistry & Biophysics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

50%: Lab research

- Design, plan, conduct and coordinate experiments in a wet lab as well as using computers.

20%: Communication

- Keep detailed records of data and share regular updates with PI.

- Summarize results for inclusion in scientific and grant-oriented publications and presentations.

- Present results at local, regional, national, and international conferences.

20%: Mentoring

- Supervise undergraduate and graduate students and other laboratory or technical staff involved in research.

10%: Other Duties

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

-Ph.D. in biological, chemical, or physical sciences

Preferred Experience:

-Experience in a molecular biology, biochemistry, or structural biology lab

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

-Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken).

-Ability to work both independently and as part of an international team.

-Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

-Ability to utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks, such as Microsoft Office.

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

-ImageJ and Matlab. 

-Expertise in biosensors or protein design

-Familiarity with genetic model organisms, microscopy, and other appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment

**Position contingent on availability of grant funding**

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.