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Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who we are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

This Postdoctoral Researcher will lead interdisciplinary research projects at the interface of biophysics and soft-matter. 

Responsibilities:

• Use immunology-related techniques, primary cell cultures, immunostaining, flow cytometry, qPCR/RT-qPCR, ELISA and western blot analysis

• Use rheological techniques to characterize mechanical properties of bio-extracts, analyze data and prepare bimonthly research reports.

• Mentor graduate students and work in teams. Perform extensive literature surveys and write manuscripts

• Strictly adhere to BSL2 and COVID-19 safety protocols required by the University

What we need:

• Doctoral degree
• No experience required

What is helpful:

• Doctoral degree in Engineering or Physics disciplines or Cell biology/Immunology
• Standard laboratory skills (pipetting, sterile techniques, preparing solutions)
• Experience working with immune cells or mammalian cells
• Experience with immunofluorescence and microscopy technique
• LabVIEW VI development
• Bulk and micro-rheology characterization

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• This work requires standing at work bench for extended periods of time, dexterous use of both hands for experiments, and computer work (analysis, plotting, etc.).
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills and be able to work within deadlines.

Work Location:

• Main Campus - College Station, TX
• Some positions may have potential for a flexible work schedule or location.

About Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University is one of the largest, fully accredited programs in the country. Texas A&M boasts some of the brightest Chemical Engineering students in the country. Our degree programs are rather selective as the quality of the candidates keeps growing every year. Besides classroom instruction, many outlets exist for real-world experience such as research opportunities, internships, and co-op education.

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/staff-development/staff-development-opportunities.html
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Offer total rewards through competitive and equitable pay, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance.
• Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff.  Exemplify equal pay for equal work, with allowable pay differences based on factors not prohibited by law.

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.