Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Pharmacy - Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we believe

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .”

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 College 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.

Required Education:

• Appropriate doctoral degree

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education:

• PhD in Biochemistry, Neuroscience or Immunology

Preferred Experience: 3 years relevant professional experience

• Prior experience in epigenetic, signal transduction and neurodegeneration.

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic background in molecular biology techniques include Western Blotting analysis, gene expression, enzyme assays, ELISA, immunocytochemistry/ immunohistochemical imaging and live cell imaging, and Stereotaxic surgery including post-op care Microdissection Behavioral assays.
• Ability to conduct animal behavior assessment and ability to collect and compile the Excel, Power Point, Words, Publication, reference manager and others.
• The incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementing experiments and writing manuscripts for publication, and abstracts for presentation at national and international meetings.
• Manuscript writing and grant writing and submission experience.
• Ability to perform clinical tissues/samples, tissue culture, transgenic mice, cell and molecular in vitro and in vivo approaches to identify and manipulate signal transduction pathways associated with neurodegenerative processes.
• Highly motivated, be able to work both Independently and collaboratively and show excellent critical thinking, scholarly ability and good written and communication skills, and have experience in genomics and epigenetics.
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities

Job Responsibilities:

• Design protocol for Lab procedure projects including, but not limited to, cell isolation using techniques such as cell culture, Western blot, DNA and RNA purification, PCR, ELISA, immunocytochemistry/histochemistry and flow cytometry.
• Separating plasma and Isolating immune cells from HIV patients and drug users' blood samples.
• Participate in general lab organization and maintenance.
• Execute and trouble-shoot experiments. Maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Collect and process samples from in vivo (animal model) to obtain data for research purposes.
• Maintenance of animal care and facilities.
• Manuscript and Grant Writing
• Write and edit scientific reports based on experiment outcomes. Present results at conferences, seminars, and meetings.
• Perform Other duties as assigned.

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.

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at Texas A&M University may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.

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 committed to diversity.