Job Title
Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
School of Engineering MedicineProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Houston, TexasJob Type
StaffJob 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
The School of Engineering Medicine in collaboration with Texas A&M College of Engineering, Texas A&M School of Medicine and the state’s top-ranked Houston Methodist Hospital offer an innovative medical school program called ENMED. This program was established to transform healthcare through translational interdisciplinary research, the development of medical technologies, and the development and training of “Physicianeers.” ENMED delivers a revolutionary blended curriculum with focus on innovation and entrepreneurship where students receive a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Engineering degree in the same four years.
What we want
The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise.
What you need to know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location/Schedule: Houston, 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
PhD or MD/PhD in immunology, molecular and cancer biology, infectious diseases, or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in single-cell analyses (scRNA-seq & scATAC-seq)
Experience in handling laboratory mice
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Hands-on experience with immunological and molecular biology techniques
Proficiency in cell culture, PCR, flow cytometry, and cell sorting
Hands-on experience in the generation and characterization of transgenic mice
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
Advanced knowledge of molecular biology and immunology
Substantial experience in working with Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2)
Responsibilities
Project leadership
Will lead or contribute to one or more of the following high-impact projects:
Generation of Novel Group 1 CD1 (CD1a, CD1b, CD1c)–transgenic C57BL/6 mice
Development of next-generation human immune system mouse models
Functional characterization of carbohydrate-specific T cells (Tcarb) using TCR-transgenic mouse models
Generation of mice expressing TCR specific for a novel malaria antigen
7DW8-5 glycolipid (CD1d/NKT ligand) as an immunotherapeutic agent for infectious diseases and cancer
PD-1 / LAG-3 blocking peptides to advance the next frontier of CAR-T cell therapy
Research
Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise.
Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite.
Analyzes research data and summarizes results.
Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.
Mentoring
May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.
Presentations
Prepares presentation materials on research topic that may be presented to small and/or large groups.
Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
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.
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