Postdoctoral Research Associate-1
Job TitlePostdoctoral Research Associate-1AgencyTexas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartmentNutritionProposed Minimum Salary$4,166.67 monthlyJob LocationCollege Station, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionAbout Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServiceTexas A&M AgriLife ResearchCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M UniversityTexas A&M Forest ServiceTexas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic LaboratoryAs 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 InformationWe are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will work on a pre-clinical nutrition-oriented project. The position will be on a collaborative project and entail analysis of gene x diet x microbiome interactions using mouse models of various diseases.ResponsibilitiesExtensive use of mouse models of human disease and working with heterogeneous mice from different genetic backgrounds.Phenotyping mice for a variety of human health related disorders.Molecular techniques, like protein (westerns, phosphorylation) nucleic acids (DNA, RNA, methylation).Computational analysis.Training and managing undergraduate students.Preparation of slides and publications from research results.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsAppropriate PhD in genetics or a related field.Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.Excellent leadership and teaching skills.Strong analytical skills.Ability to assist, mentor, and/or supervise undergraduate and graduate students working on related research projects.Preferred QualificationsExperience working with wild derived mice. This includes colony management, mouse handling, tissue collection (and appropriate storage), and histology experience.Experience with study design using a mouse model.Experience mouse phenotyping (Phenomaster, EchoMRI, etc.)Experience with molecular techniques (isolation and quantification of nucleic acids and proteins).Experience with RStudio, command line, and data analysis.What You Need To KnowSalary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.Note: This position has an expected duration of 3 months.Applicant InstructionsApplications 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.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.