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Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med Pathobiology

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 & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (http://vetmed.tamu.edu/) (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs.

What we want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate is a key contributor to our parasitology diagnostic and research laboratories. This role involves performing advanced scientific techniques and maintaining a freshwater copepod colony, along with related experimental duties. The position also includes handling various biological samples such as freshwater copepods, parasite specimens, feces, blood, and serum. Additionally, the successful candidate will train and mentor technical and professional staff, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team. The role also encompasses organizing inventory and promptly ordering necessary equipment and supplies to support our research efforts.

What you need to know

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

Resume/Cover Letter: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended

Required Education

• Appropriate PhD

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in use of microscope and basic laboratory equipment

• Proficiency in parasitology diagnostic and research techniques, including molecular analyses

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Exceptional communication skills, ability to work independently

• Organized and detail-oriented

*T he well-qualified candidate will also possess a veterinary degree or equivalent, with proven experience in the field of veterinary parasitology. Familiarity with immunodiagnostics, including ELISA, is a plus, and demonstrated creativity and high motivation are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Research and Development: Performs various parasitology diagnostic techniques, enter results and data, communicate and report results. Performs routine laboratory tests including DNA and RNA extraction, parasite culture, routine PCR and real time PCR and synthesizes and interprets results. Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise. Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Analyzes research data and summarizes results. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists a project leader with the development and implementation of research projects. Participates with others in sample collection; development of experiments; conducts experiments; and maintains detailed records of data and prepares written summaries of results to be included in reports. Maintains copepod colony, logging information, scheduling tasks and updating protocols.

• Equipment and Supplies: Operates and maintains lab equipment, including microscopes, centrifuges, thermocyclers, liquid nitrogen and CO2 tanks, and incubators; performs and schedules maintenance on research equipment; may coordinate the use of research equipment and other resources. Assists in ensuring availability of proper laboratory supplies and procures supplies as necessary; may maintain and update records of expenditures on project accounts.

• Mentoring: May assist, mentor, or supervise part-time student researchers and/or graduate students in standardized techniques and analytical procedures. Assists with preparation and cleaning of worksite.

• Presentations: Prepares presentation materials on research topic that may be presented to small and/or large groups. Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

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.

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.