Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Entomology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

-Characterize G protein-coupled receptors by calcium fluorescence/bioluminescence and/or cAMP measurements and other in vitro (pharmacology, histochemistry) and in vivo assays (feeding analysis, RNAi).

-Localize neuropeptides or receptors and analyze tissues by immunohistochemistry.

-Endocrinological studies (diuresis, muscle contraction) will be performed with arthropod tissues in vitro and in vivo.

-May require a combination of: toxicological bioassays, mammalian cell culture (experience desirable), and use of robots for high-throughput screens (HTS) (can train here).

-Expected to work with and help train graduate and undergraduate students and supervise student workers as needed.

Required Education:

-Ph.D. in Molecular biology/ biochemistry/cell biology or related field.

Preferred Experience:

-Arthropod neurobiology and physiology, and experience with ticks, mosquitoes and/or flies, ants is highly desirable.

-Experience in insect or tick molecular biology/ biochemistry/cell biology.

-Candidates without previous publications in peer-reviewed journals may not be considered. Data must be analyzed statistically so knowledge of statistics is required.

Required Skills:

-Independence of thought, timely performance of experiments and clear written reports, following the pace of a laboratory that is federally funded.

-Responsible for the timely preparation and submission of peer-reviewed publications.

-Experience with qRT-PCR (RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis and qRT-PCR experimentation and data analysis).

-Proficient in spoken and written English.

Other Requirements:

-Periodic travel to South Texas is required. Candidates must possess the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle within the United States.

Please attach to your completed application:

-Resume/CV

-List of References with email and daytime phone number(s)

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.