Agrilife Research

Agrilife Research

Postdoctoral Research Associate

College Station, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 13 days ago
Computer VisionMolecular BiologyResearchCommunication

About the role

  • With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
  • Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Responsibilities

  • Design and perform genetic, proteomic, transcriptomic, imaging, biochemical and/or physiological experiments to elucidate factors critical for important insect traits (digestion, feeding, development, reproduction, DNA repair, etc..) based on candidate expertise and interest.
  • Train/supervise research support staff.

Requirements

  • Other duties as required.

Nice to have

  • Research experience/training in molecular biology techniques
  • Preferred experience in insect physiology/biochemistry/genetics.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
  • able to analyze data and write reports
  • and detailed oriented.
  • Please attach to your completed application:
  • Cover Letter - please articulate how your past experience is relevant to the goals of this position, as well as how this position fits into your overall career goals.
  • List of references with email and daytime phone number(s)

Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Compensation

  • 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
  • Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
  • Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
  • Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
  • Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Company info

  • Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

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