Postdoctoral Research Associate Jobs

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Pharmacy - Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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

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 School of Pharmacy is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve as a member of the Pharmaceutical Sciences team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of 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.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education:

• Appropriate PhD

Preferred Education:

• Doctoral degree in cellular/molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, physiology, pharmacology, or any closely related field is preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• The applicant is expected to know animal handling techniques.
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities.
• The applicant should be able to interpret and analyze data, compile results, prepare reports, and present their conclusions.
• The candidate should be able to maintain cell cultures, conduct research using a variety of molecular biology techniques.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise in handling primary and secondary cell cultures is preferred.
• Experience in animal handling and surgical techniques are preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Administrative Duties - Assists with planning, developing, coordinating research projects. Overseas research equipment in the lab. Comply with all state and university policies. Demonstrates skills with Microsoft office software, Graphpad prism, Endnote etc and is able to learn and use institutional software systems. General duties such as purchasing supplies and maintaining a safe working environment, as well as performing other duties as assigned.
• Research - Conducts molecular biology experiments using techniques like Real-Time PCR, transfection experiments (miRNA and siRNA), flow cytometry, Immunoblotting, IP and confocal microscopy. Designs and executes research experiments and analyzes results. Uses statistical methods and relational databases to analyze data. Provides written reports (including abstracts & manuscripts for publications) of research findings and literature search, as/when requested. Assists in grant writing as needed. Assist in managing the breeding and genotyping of animal colonies. Train students conducting laboratory experiments.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, 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.

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 committed to diversity.

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.