Job Title
Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
Biochemistry & BiophysicsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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.