Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Molecular And Cellular Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,000.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, 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 Molecular & Cellular Medicine team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of research 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.

Job Summary: The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for performing research in NF-kB signaling and regulation of mitochondrial function in cancer and development using in vitro and vivo models.

Required Education:

• Appropriate PhD

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise in biochemistry and molecular biology, transgenic mice and xeograft mouse models
• Knowledge of culture of cancer cells, analysis of gene expression changes and changes in cell signaling molecules, NF-κB signaling, mouse breeding/handling/injections and survival surgery (intracranial).
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Education and Experience:

• PhD in genetics or relevant biology field.
• Related work experience
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities

Job Responsibilities

• Performs original basic science research in NF-kB signaling and mitochondrial analysis using in vitro and in vivo mouse techniques. Includes mammalian cell culture, fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, immunoblot, enzymatic assays, genotyping, mouse husbandry, injection techniques (intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, intravenous), in vivo small animal imaging and stereotactic survival surgery.
• Perform critical analyses of experimental data, including assisting with writing manuscripts, grants and preparing research presentations.
• Lab management and or supervisory roles in research. Includes ordering reagents, maintaining lab databases, organizing and tracking inventories, intake of new lab personnel.
• 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

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Molecular And Cellular Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,000.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, 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 Molecular & Cellular Medicine team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of research 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.

Job Summary: The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for performing research in NF-kB signaling and regulation of mitochondrial function in cancer and development using in vitro and vivo models.

Required Education:

• Appropriate PhD

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise in biochemistry and molecular biology, transgenic mice and xeograft mouse models
• Knowledge of culture of cancer cells, analysis of gene expression changes and changes in cell signaling molecules, NF-κB signaling, mouse breeding/handling/injections and survival surgery (intracranial).
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Education and Experience:

• PhD in genetics or relevant biology field.
• Related work experience
• Experience working with diverse individuals and communities

Job Responsibilities

• Performs original basic science research in NF-kB signaling and mitochondrial analysis using in vitro and in vivo mouse techniques. Includes mammalian cell culture, fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, immunoblot, enzymatic assays, genotyping, mouse husbandry, injection techniques (intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, intravenous), in vivo small animal imaging and stereotactic survival surgery.
• Perform critical analyses of experimental data, including assisting with writing manuscripts, grants and preparing research presentations.
• Lab management and or supervisory roles in research. Includes ordering reagents, maintaining lab databases, organizing and tracking inventories, intake of new lab personnel.
• 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.