Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Microbial Pathogenesis And Immunology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, 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 experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who we are 

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health 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 Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology team. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for performing investigations related to infectious disease projects. This position will focus on several ongoing projects in host-pathogen interactions related to viruses, phage, tuberculosis, mycobacteria and other respiratory pathogens.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.  

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.   

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Appropriate PhD

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical laboratory skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD, D.V.M. and/or M.D.

• Record of productive experience in immunology, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology of pathogens preferred

Responsibilities

• Research: Conducts independent research on mycobacterial, viral, and other respiratory pathogens, and publication of results. Designs, develops, and conducts research experiments. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques and procedures.

• Research Data: Collects, compiles, organizes, and analyzes data. Documents, summarizes, and interprets results. Maintains experimental records and documentation.

• Writing: Participates and assists with the preparation of manuscripts, grants, and publications of scientific data in peer-revised journals based on research.

• Collaboration: Attends laboratory meetings and departmental seminars. Interfaces with collaborators to advance projects. Participate in projects involving lab personnel.

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.  

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation  each month 

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  

• Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.