Associate Research Scientist

Job Title

Associate Research Scientist

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Dean Of Veterinary Medicine

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 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

Welcome to the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM). From the over 550 students in our DVM program , to the 2,355 students in our dynamic Biomedical Science Undergraduate Program , to the 150 outstanding graduate students involved in quality research projects throughout the college, we’re engaged in preparing our students to meet the public and animal health needs of the 21st century and beyond. We’re proud of our college, our facilities and our programs, but it’s the people that make it all work—we’re enormously proud of our faculty, staff, and students.

What we want

The Associate Research Scientist is responsible for providing research support, instrument training and data analysis for advanced optical microscopy technologies (e.g., confocal/multiphoton, super-resolution and other fluorescence-based applications) for live cell/tissue imaging and assessment of cellular and tissue physiology. This person provides routine quality checks on instrument performance and interacts with the instrument factory service engineers to ensure optimal instrument performance. This person develops new applications, protocols etc. as needed, for the preparation/functional analysis of cultured cells, organoid and tissue explants. This includes analysis of large and information-rich data sets. This person also instructs new users in proper instrument operation and assists them during their use of the instrument as needed. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

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

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

COVID-19 information:  Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the University’s COVID-19 website . For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website .

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate PhD

• Three years of experience in biomedical sciences or biomedical engineering fields

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise and knowledge of optical microscopy and live cell imaging technologies

• Knowledge and expertise with cultured cells and tissues 

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Education and Experience:

• PhD in biology, biomedicine or biomedical engineering-related fields

• 3-5 years of prior research experience with utilization of advanced optical microscopy technologies

• Experience in applications development, image analysis hardware and software, mathematical modeling of biological processes and statistical/mathematical analysis of imaging data sets

• Experience with electron microscopy techniques

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise with image processing and quantitative/statistical analysis of imaging data sets

• Knowledge of electron microscopy techniques

• Knowledge of application of data science techniques to optical microscopy

Responsibilities:

• Research - Performing laboratory experiments that require evaluation, selection, and application of standard and custom techniques of research. Data analysis and sample processing.

• Maintaining / Communicating Information - Maintaining detailed records and communicating the results of the studies to the principal investigator, laboratory colleagues and collaborators. Writing of manuscripts, research reports and engaging in other forms of communication.

• Management - Manage projects and experiments, track progress according to the experimental plan and the milestones, schedule staff travel to TC developer sites in coordination with departmental travel coordinator, track expenditures in coordination with the departmental fiscal office, ensure timely ordering and delivery of research equipment and supplies.

• Lab Maintenance - Maintaining research equipment and other laboratory items in general order and safe condition; additional duties as required. 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.

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