Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Company

Texas A&M University

Job description

Job Title Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment Pharmacy – InstructionProposed Minimum Salary CommensurateJob Location College Station, TexasJob Type StaffJob DescriptionOur CommitmentTexas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.Who we areAs 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 wantThe School of Pharmacy is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve as a member of the Pharmaceutical Sciences 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.What you need to knowSalary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.Other: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours. May travel as required.Required Education and ExperienceAppropriate PhDKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExcellent verbal and written skillsPresentation skillsAnalytical skillsAttention to detailPreferred QualificationsPhD in Biology or Cancer biology or BioinformaticsExperience in full-time research or scholarship, not enrolled in a formal academic program, but working under the mentorship of a senior scholar in preparation for an academic and/or research careerPrior experience with cancer biology and molecular biology techniques, experience in analysis of transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic dataExperience in bioinformatic analyses of transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic datasets using cutting-edge toolsStrong background in cancer research, epigenetics, and molecular signalingResponsibilitiesResearch Activity: Perform pre-clinical cancer research and assist in special research projects. Perform bioinformatic analyses of transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic datasets using cutting-edge tools. Actively participate as a member of a research team and attend and contribute to relevant meetings. Integrate multi-omics data to identify novel biomarkers and pathways associated with cancer and disease phenotypes. Maintain accurate and complete records of all findings. Generate and display the results and interpret their implications. Conduct invitro and invivo work. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance ongoing projects. Design and perform experiments using molecular and cellular biology techniques, including CRISPR, RNA sequencing, and advanced imaging.Draft Processing: Conduct literature searches and reviews and continue to update knowledge and develop skills. 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. Write grants and manuscripts, teach professional pharmacy students, mentor students. Analyze experimental data, prepare manuscripts for publication, and present findings at conferences.Lab Activities: Preparation of laboratory for experiments including preparation of products and cleaning work areas. Ordering of supplies.Why Texas A&M University?We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes., with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiumsof annual paid holidaysUp to and at least each monthAutomatic enrollment in theHealth and Wellness:Professional Development: All employees have access to free training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and morefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employeea program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employeesInstructions 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.

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Location

College Station, TX

Job date

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 07:10:52 GMT

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