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Postdoctoral Research Associate

TAMHSC

Job Description


Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Ibt - Cedp - Dashwood

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, 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 Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve as a member of the laboratory team in the Center for Epigenetics and Disease Prevention. 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 participate in investigating epigenetic regulation in pediatric brain tumor development. The scientist will perform experiments as outlined and will be responsible for driving research projects. 

Required Education, Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Appropriate doctoral degree.

  • Experience with performing animal related work, immunology work, flow cytometry analysis, next-generation sequencing analysis, hematopoiesis analysis.

  • Demonstrated ability to do independent translational research in an area related to epigenetics.

  • Demonstrated ability to perform next generation sequencing library preparation and data analysis.

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

  • Ability to perform all tasks and job responsibilities safely without injury to self and others, in compliance with Texas A&M System and TAMHSC guidelines.

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

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

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Ph.D. in Biomedical related area.

  • Experience with cell biology, molecular biology, or related biomedical science.

  • Experience with animal models, tissue culture and molecular biology.

  • Experience in performing histology, molecular biology work, including flow cytometry analysis, DNA/RNA isolation, western blot, Chromatin IP, DNA/RNA IP, and immunofluorescent imaging.

  • Experience working with diverse individuals and communities.


Responsibilities:

  • Participates in the hematopoietic and embryonic stem cell culture differentiation and phenotype analysis, design, perform and flow cytometry and histological analysis. 

  • Conducts studies using the standard techniques appropriate for biochemical, genetic, cellular, and animal model systems as they relate to important questions in developmental epigenetics. Performs investigations utilizing a wide range of experimental procedures carried out at the in vivo , as well as the in vitro level, including co-IP, ChIP, PCR, Q-PCR, Western analysis, fluorescence microscopy, and tissue culture.

  • Conducts and monitors the breeding of animals. Participates in the breeding and genotyping of mice. Monitors and records mice morbidity. Collects organs for H&E, molecular, and immunohistochemical work. Administers drugs/compounds using pre-approved IACUC protocols involving intra-oral, intra-venous and intra-peritoneal routes.

  • Participates in weekly lab meetings within the center and with other internal and external departments. Participates in joint projects involving faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students, and technicians. Assists graduate students and junior lab personnel.

  • Assists with research grant proposals and provides publishable reports for conference and journal presentations. Conducts library research into new approaches, the preparation of tables, graphs, photographs, and figures, and assists in manuscripts and grant proposals, all with the highest ethical standards and levels of rigor and reproducibility.

  • 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


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