This job has Expired
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job Description
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
ChemistryProposed Minimum Salary
Job Location
Job Type
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
Texas A&M University’s Department of Chemistry, is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. The Business Office strives to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs, and adheres to the professional standards and integrity in processing university Business. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www.chem.tamu.edu/
The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for completing laboratory research in the field of chemical biology. Studies DNA damage and exploring new avenues for RNA-Based Therapeutics and Diagnostics.
What We Want
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for completing laboratory research in the field of chemical biology. This position will study DNA damage and explore new avenues for RNA-Based Therapeutics and Diagnostics.
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience.
Schedule: May require working evening and/or weekend hours
Required Education and Experience:
Appropriate Ph.D
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Fluency in speaking and writing in English
Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with people from various backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications:
Desire to learn new techniques, write manuscripts, train students, and be able to work independently
Demonstrated expertise, as evidenced by published work, in directed evolution methodologies.
Responsibilities:
PROJECT COORDINATION: Conducts experimental laboratory research work in the field of chemical biology. Studies DNA damage and explores new avenues for RNA-Based Therapeutics and Diagnostics.
SCIENTIFIC: Participates in analyzing and disseminating data results as part of participation in group meeting. Prepares manuscripts periodic reports, scientific papers/presentation, and grant proposals. Creates presentations of results for group meetings and other appropriate venues.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Attends scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement. Stays up to date on scientific research via reading literature, journals, and etc.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY: Provides advice and assistance to other laboratory team members. Acts as a mentor to students. Maintains a neat and orderly workspace and keeps a detailed and up to date laboratory workbook. Maintains laboratory instrumentation and follows applicable safety standards. 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.
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.
*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademicJobs.*