Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Orthodontics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values  which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 

 

Who we are  

A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M School of Dentistry  in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. 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 School of Dentistry is looking for an Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve in the Orthodontics department.  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. 

 

What you need to know  

Salary Range: Commensurate based on selected hire's qualifications

Work Schedule/Location: This is an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. 

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials.  These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume. 

Required Education:

• Appropriate PhD

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Expertise using computer software for data analysis.

Preferred Education:

• PhD in the field of biology

Preferred Experience:

• In vivo/In vitro experiment experience in bone/cell biology.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.

• Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.

• Experience working with individuals and communities with different perspectives, talents and lived experiences.

Job Responsibilities:

• Make solutions, clean glassware, autoclave, order supplies, maintain laboratory notebook, conduct data mining.

• Nucleic Acids: Southern/Northern blotting, in situ hybridization, protection assays/PCR, sequencing

• Proteins, Immunology: chromatography, immunohistochemistry, Western blot/electrophoresis, second messenger signaling essays.

• RNA/DNA extraction, single-cell sequence, RNA sequence.

• Organ culture/Microscopy: maintenance/manipulations of organ cultures, micro-dissection of tissues, fluorescence/confocal/electron microscopy, image analysis/photography, histological preparation of tissues.

• 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.