Job Title

Agency

Department

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 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   

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work on an NIH funded project to investigate the mechanisms of circadian clock control of mRNA translation and translation fidelity, or work on the development of circadian-based treatments for jet-lag, aging, and aging-associated disease. Primary duties for this position will include researching, documenting, training students, presenting findings, and maintaining the laboratory. 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 collaboratively and maintain a safe and supportive lab environment

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience in molecular biology techniques

• PhD in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or related fields

• Recent PhD graduates with experience in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, translation control mechanisms, and/or circadian biology

Responsibilities:

• Research: Conducts experiments. Keeps accurate notes of experiments and results.

• Documentation: Prepares figures. Writes and edits manuscripts.

• Training: Participates in training of graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.

• Presentations: Presents research in lab meetings, journal clubs, and national and international meetings.

• Lab Duties: Maintains a safe working environment. Assists with maintaining equipment and a BSL1 laboratory and performs 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.

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