Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Biochemistry & Biophysics Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description About   Texas A&M AgriLife     Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:   Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service   Texas A&M AgriLife Research   College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University   Texas A&M Forest Service   Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory   As the   nation’s   largest   most   comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System.   With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.   Click   here   to learn more about how   you   can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!   Position   Information   Responsibilities: 50%: Lab research - Design, plan, conduct and coordinate experiments in a wet lab as well as using computers. 20%: Communication - Keep detailed records of data and share regular updates with PI. - Summarize results for inclusion in scientific and grant-oriented publications and presentations. - Present results at local, regional, national, and international conferences. 20%: Mentoring - Supervise undergraduate and graduate students and other laboratory or technical staff involved in research. 10%: Other Duties - Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: -Ph.D. in biological, chemical, or physical sciences Preferred Qualifications: -Experience in a molecular biology, biochemistry, or structural biology lab Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: -Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken). -Ability to work both independently and as part of an international team. -Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. -Ability to utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks, such as Microsoft Office. Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: -ImageJ and Matlab.  -Expertise in biosensors or protein design. -Familiarity with genetic model organisms, microscopy, and other appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment. Position Funding:   This position is grant funded and availability is contingent on grant funding.   Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?   When you choose to  work  for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.   In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit pack age   including the following:    Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance   with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums    12-15 days of annual paid holidays     Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month   Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas     Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife   Applica nt   Instructions   Applications received by Texas A& M   AgriLife   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 prepopulate the online application.   Required   D ocuments   CV/ Resume   Cover letter   List of references   Certifications/ additional documentation   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/Veterans/Disability Employer.