Postdoctoral Research Associate-Molecular Biology

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate-Molecular Biology

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Molecular And Cellular Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, 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

We are looking for an individual to join our 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 PhD

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education:

• Recent PhD

Preferred Experience:

• Previous work in the field of cancer biology
• Strong publication record in molecular biology, RNA biology and related fields

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: T

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – in English –
• Capable of working within a team of wet and dry lab researchers.
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform hypothesis driven research with a clear understanding and use of controls.
• Perform experiments at the bench level to support investigative work, potentially including, but not limited to molecular biology assays, DNA sequencing, PCR amplification, RT-PCR amplification, TC culture, BLS2/3 work, CRISPR/Cas9 screening and editing.
• Devise innovative experimental approaches to address and validate findings from computational analysis.
• Statistical analysis of results
• Recover, compile and verify accuracy of research data, Interpret and report on experimental results. Operate analytical instruments
• Perform and modify documented protocols and assays
• Maintain laboratory records and compile data on experiments and assays
• Present your research through grants, manuscripts, easy to interpret figures, and presentations (oral/poster).
• Take a leading role in data generation, analysis, interpretation, and drafting of manuscripts for publication
• 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.

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

Postdoctoral Research Associate-Molecular Biology

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Molecular And Cellular Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, 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

We are looking for an individual to join our 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 PhD

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education:

• Recent PhD

Preferred Experience:

• Previous work in the field of cancer biology
• Strong publication record in molecular biology, RNA biology and related fields

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: T

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – in English –
• Capable of working within a team of wet and dry lab researchers.
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform hypothesis driven research with a clear understanding and use of controls.
• Perform experiments at the bench level to support investigative work, potentially including, but not limited to molecular biology assays, DNA sequencing, PCR amplification, RT-PCR amplification, TC culture, BLS2/3 work, CRISPR/Cas9 screening and editing.
• Devise innovative experimental approaches to address and validate findings from computational analysis.
• Statistical analysis of results
• Recover, compile and verify accuracy of research data, Interpret and report on experimental results. Operate analytical instruments
• Perform and modify documented protocols and assays
• Maintain laboratory records and compile data on experiments and assays
• Present your research through grants, manuscripts, easy to interpret figures, and presentations (oral/poster).
• Take a leading role in data generation, analysis, interpretation, and drafting of manuscripts for publication
• 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.

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.