Director of Accounting Services

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med - Physiology & Pharmacology

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 Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology is the only department of its kind in the State of Texas, and has a rich tradition of excellence in education, research and outreach with an emphasis on both veterinary and human medicine. The department houses the Michael E. DeBakey Institute for Cardiovascular Science and Biomedical Devices, the Reproductive Sciences Center, the Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program and the Center for Cell and Organ Biotechnology.

What we want

The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) 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

Grant Funded: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in the following technical skills: Molecular biology and biotechnology: RNA and DNA isolation, PCR, RT PCR, Q-real time PCR, gel electrophoresis, gel documentation, SDS-PAGE;
• Immunology: ELISA, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry – particularly with fluorescently tagged antibodies, immunoprecipitation techniques; Histology; Cell culture; Confocal microscopy
• Bioinformatics experience
• Statistical analysis (SPSS, JMP IN, Prism, SAS)
• Skill in writing manuscripts and grants
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Good oral and writing communication skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

• At least 1-2 years of post-doctoral training
• Experience handling animals, working in applied science in a laboratory and supervising both undergraduate and graduate students

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds
• Proficiency in the following technical skills: Gene cloning; Peptide analysis and proteomics; LC-MS/MS and GC-MS analysis of metabolites and steroid hormones; Confocal microscopy; Rodent models – handling and surgery

Responsibilities:

Research

• Design and implementation of laboratory experiments, including preparation of solutions and cleaning work areas; this may require light to moderate lifting
• Conduct in vivo and whole organ culture-based experiments, using a rodent model of polycystic ovary syndrome
• Molecular analysis of collected tissues
• Communicate with PI, liaise with collaborators within as well as outside of TAMU

Searches & Meetings

• Conduct literature searches and reviews and continue to update knowledge and develop skills
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all findings
• Generate and display the results of designed experiments and interpret their implications
• Actively participate as a member of a research team and attend and contribute to relevant meetings
• Present research findings to colleagues and at conferences
• Write progress reports and prepare results for publication and dissemination via presentations and the world wide web

Teaching

• Coordinate and supervise undergraduate researchers
• Supervise and mentor graduate students

Laboratory Workflow Management

• Lab maintenance and work flow management including: inventorying and ordering supplies, record keeping and safety compliance, chemical waste management. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, 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

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med - Physiology & Pharmacology

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 Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology is the only department of its kind in the State of Texas, and has a rich tradition of excellence in education, research and outreach with an emphasis on both veterinary and human medicine. The department houses the Michael E. DeBakey Institute for Cardiovascular Science and Biomedical Devices, the Reproductive Sciences Center, the Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program and the Center for Cell and Organ Biotechnology.

What we want

The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) 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

Grant Funded: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in the following technical skills: Molecular biology and biotechnology: RNA and DNA isolation, PCR, RT PCR, Q-real time PCR, gel electrophoresis, gel documentation, SDS-PAGE;
• Immunology: ELISA, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry – particularly with fluorescently tagged antibodies, immunoprecipitation techniques; Histology; Cell culture; Confocal microscopy
• Bioinformatics experience
• Statistical analysis (SPSS, JMP IN, Prism, SAS)
• Skill in writing manuscripts and grants
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Good oral and writing communication skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

• At least 1-2 years of post-doctoral training
• Experience handling animals, working in applied science in a laboratory and supervising both undergraduate and graduate students

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds
• Proficiency in the following technical skills: Gene cloning; Peptide analysis and proteomics; LC-MS/MS and GC-MS analysis of metabolites and steroid hormones; Confocal microscopy; Rodent models – handling and surgery

Responsibilities:

Research

• Design and implementation of laboratory experiments, including preparation of solutions and cleaning work areas; this may require light to moderate lifting
• Conduct in vivo and whole organ culture-based experiments, using a rodent model of polycystic ovary syndrome
• Molecular analysis of collected tissues
• Communicate with PI, liaise with collaborators within as well as outside of TAMU

Searches & Meetings

• Conduct literature searches and reviews and continue to update knowledge and develop skills
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all findings
• Generate and display the results of designed experiments and interpret their implications
• Actively participate as a member of a research team and attend and contribute to relevant meetings
• Present research findings to colleagues and at conferences
• Write progress reports and prepare results for publication and dissemination via presentations and the world wide web

Teaching

• Coordinate and supervise undergraduate researchers
• Supervise and mentor graduate students

Laboratory Workflow Management

• Lab maintenance and work flow management including: inventorying and ordering supplies, record keeping and safety compliance, chemical waste management. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University and TAMHSC, 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.