Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Microbial Pathogenesis And Immunology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we believe

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

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for an Postdoctoral Research Associate - Watson Lab to serve as a member of the Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of research experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general direction, is responsible for performing experiments related to how mitochondrial dysfunction leads to inflammation. Responsible for their own independent research project, intended to further the mission of the lab. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be a full-time researcher, performing experiments, generating data, analyzing/interpreting data, and presenting results both orally and by publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

What you need to know

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate doctoral degree.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to perform all tasks and job responsibilities safely without injury to self and others in compliance with A&M System and HSC guidelines.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in immunology, microbiology, virology, neurobiology.

• Experience with molecular biology, cell biology, and/or biochemistry experiments.

• Published at least one first author manuscript in a peer-reviewed journal of international merit.

• Knowledge of computational biology and experience working in a BSL3 lab.

• Expertise in host-pathogen interactions with a skillset including tissue culture, molecular biology techniques (RT-qPCR, immunoprecipitation, western blotting), fluorescent microscopy, mouse handling, and infection.

• Aptitude for oral and written communication.

• Knowledge of culturing/propagating virus.

Responsibilities: 

• Lab Work: Performs experiments related to host-pathogen interactions using both ex vivo and in vivo approaches.

• Lab Participation: Attends and participates in laboratory meetings and departmental seminars and journal club.

• Manuscript and Data Analysis: Performs primary data analysis and initial preparation of manuscripts and presentations. Assist other members of the research team as needed. Assists with new grant submissions. Performs other duties as assigned.

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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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