Postdoc Research Associate - Sato lab

Job Title

Postdoc Research Associate - Sato lab

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Biology

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

The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting-edge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia, industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu.edu/ .

What we want

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is immediately available in the Sato Lab in the Department of Biology at Texas A&M University. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for research projects studying molecular and physiological basis of circadian-metabolic cross-talk in mammals. They will coordinate with other researchers in the lab to perform the experiments and analyze the data. We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual with relevant interests and background expertise to join our interdisciplinary team of researchers.The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If this job 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.

Cover Letter/Resume’/CV: A cover letter, resume’ or CV are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

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:

• Appropriate Doctoral degree (PhD or MD)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Molecular biology and biochemical skills: RNA, DNA and protein extraction from tissue and cells; Genotyping PCR, RT-PCR, Real-time PCR; Western blot; Cell culture skills
• Animal works skills: Handling of small rodents (rats, mice) and subjecting them to forced exercise using an animal treadmill and voluntary exercise using a running wheel; Tissue collection and blood sampling.from small rodents
• Computational biological skills: Excel, Prism, statistical analyses
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree in Biological Science, Physiology, Exercise Physiology, and Nutrition or related field such as Health Science, Medicine, Metabolism, Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular biology
• 4 years relevant laboratory experience   
• Experience performing laboratory experiments (PCR, western blot, etc) to obtain data)
• Experience performing experiments using small rodents and collecting rodent tissue and blood samples
• Experience in cell culture
• Experience analyzing data and handling high-throughput data-set (metabolome, transcriptome)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organization skills

Responsibilities:

• Research Experiments - Performing research experiments using mice or cultured cells.

• Training - Training graduate and undergraduate students.

• Documentation - Maintaining an accurate laboratory notebook, writing manuscripts, presenting findings, and contributing to grant proposals. 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 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.

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.

Job Title

Postdoc Research Associate - Sato lab

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Biology

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

The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting-edge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia, industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu.edu/ .

What we want

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is immediately available in the Sato Lab in the Department of Biology at Texas A&M University. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for research projects studying molecular and physiological basis of circadian-metabolic cross-talk in mammals. They will coordinate with other researchers in the lab to perform the experiments and analyze the data. We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual with relevant interests and background expertise to join our interdisciplinary team of researchers.The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) as stated above. If this job 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.

Cover Letter/Resume’/CV: A cover letter, resume’ or CV are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

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:

• Appropriate Doctoral degree (PhD or MD)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Molecular biology and biochemical skills: RNA, DNA and protein extraction from tissue and cells; Genotyping PCR, RT-PCR, Real-time PCR; Western blot; Cell culture skills
• Animal works skills: Handling of small rodents (rats, mice) and subjecting them to forced exercise using an animal treadmill and voluntary exercise using a running wheel; Tissue collection and blood sampling.from small rodents
• Computational biological skills: Excel, Prism, statistical analyses
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree in Biological Science, Physiology, Exercise Physiology, and Nutrition or related field such as Health Science, Medicine, Metabolism, Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular biology
• 4 years relevant laboratory experience   
• Experience performing laboratory experiments (PCR, western blot, etc) to obtain data)
• Experience performing experiments using small rodents and collecting rodent tissue and blood samples
• Experience in cell culture
• Experience analyzing data and handling high-throughput data-set (metabolome, transcriptome)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organization skills

Responsibilities:

• Research Experiments - Performing research experiments using mice or cultured cells.

• Training - Training graduate and undergraduate students.

• Documentation - Maintaining an accurate laboratory notebook, writing manuscripts, presenting findings, and contributing to grant proposals. 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 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.

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.