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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 perform 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

This Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for investigating behavioral, molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the magnetic sense in monarch butterflies. This position will conduct behavioral, genetic, and genomic experiments using modern techniques and approaches, including CRISPR/Cas9, transposon-based transgenesis, and various innovative high-throughput sequencing technologies; This Postdoctoral Research Associate will also contribute to the maintenance of the butterfly colony; prepare research results for publication; present at conferences, and assist in the training of students. 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work both independently and as part of an interactive team

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in animal behavior and magnetoreception, including the building and manipulations of magnetic coils for behavioral studies

• Familiarity with animal behavior and magnetoreception

• Demonstrated track record of productivity

• While experience in functional genomics is not required, this position will be expected to learn CRISPR-based reverse genetics, transposon-based transgenesis and high-throughput sequencing approaches

• Ability to take part in further fundraising with the principal investigator

Responsibilities:

• Research Duties: Responsible for investigating behavioral, molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the magnetic sense in monarch butterflies. Designs and executes research experiments and analyzes results .Conducts behavioral, genetic, and genomic experiments using modern techniques and approaches, including CRISPR/Cas9, transposon-based transgenesis, and various innovative high-throughput sequencing technologies.

• Documentation: Maintains records, writes manuscripts and prepares research results for publication, presents findings at conferences, and contributes to grant proposals.

• Training: Assists with training new personnel on lab procedures.

• Lab Duties: General laboratory duties such as: purchasing supplies, butterfly colony maintenance, research equipment maintenance, and maintaining a safe working environment, as well as performing other duties as assigned.

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