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Postdoctoral Research Associate-Chakraborty

Texas A&M University

Job Description


Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate-Chakraborty

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Biology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job 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 & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty performs cutting-edge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia, industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu.edu/ .

What We Want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work on either the computational or experimental (or both) projects. The Chakraborty lab develops and employs cutting-edge experimental and computational approaches to understand how genome structural changes contribute to heritable trait variation and adaptations. The computational projects involve comparative genomics using complete genome assemblies created with long reads (e.g., doi: 10.1038/s41467-019-12884-1).The experimental project will involve developing a high throughput fitness assay for Drosophila. If the description sounds exciting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Appropriate PhD

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • PhD. in Genetics/Genomics/Bioinformatics/ Evolutionary Biology or any relevant areas of Biology

  • Experience in model organism genetics, Drosophila genetics, evolutionary genetics, or genomics

  • Experimental design in genetics or genomics and evidence of at least one research paper (either preprint or published in a peer-reviewed journal)

  • Prior molecular genetics, computational, and/or evolutionary genomics experience

  • Experience in complex trait mapping or quantitative genetics

  • Experience in CRISPR and/or experimental evolution

Responsibilities:

  • Research: Designs experiments and collects and analyzes experimental data.

  • Documentation: Documentation compatible with reproducible research and writing papers.

  • Training: Trains new personnel on lab procedures.

  • Lab Maintenance: Maintains Drosophila stocks and lab data management, as well as performing other duties as assigned.

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 pre-populate 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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