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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 Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve as a member of the laboratory team in the Center for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring their research experience to the position. 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.

Job Summary:

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for performing responsible research work of a technical and complex nature that requires planning and occasionally supervising limited research projects in accordance with general plans approved by the supervisor. Will participate in ongoing projects relating to mechanisms of antibiotic resistance and small molecule target discovery.

Required Education, Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Appropriate doctoral degree.

• Must be literate in the English language and able to comprehend and follow both written and verbal instructions.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills in English.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or related science.

• Experience with protein purification, biochemical protein characterization, molecular biology, proteomics and genomics, animal models of infections.

• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities. 
   

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge in cellular mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial discovery and cellular biology.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, outstanding publication record, and the ability to perform independent research.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts independent research relating to bacterial mechanisms of resistance and discovery and characterization of drug targets; carries out research problem solving; researches literature in connection to possible procedures and experiments; modifies experiments to suit the particular research needs.

• Prepares data for analysis and prepares samples. Obtain original research results. Organizes and maintains equipment used in the lab. Collects, records, complies, analyzes research data: documents and interprets results of experiments and reports to the principle investigator(s).

• Assists in basic operation of the lab, organizes lab supplies, and maintains equipment. Participates in animal experiments to evaluate drug efficacy or pathogenesis. Prepares data for charts, graphs, photographs, figures, and manuscripts for papers, meetings, and for publication in journals. Prepares slides for presentation at scientific conferences and meetings. Assists with research grant proposals to funding agencies and provides publishable reports for conference and journal presentation. Conducts library research into new approaches.

• Participates in weekly lab meetings within the center and other departments. Participates in joint projects involving faculty, junior lab personnel, and graduate students. Assists graduate students and junior lab personnel.

• Perform 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.

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

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.

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