Agrilife Research
Postdoctoral Research Associate
College Station, TX · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 7 hours ago
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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.
- Position Information The Global Public Health Entomology Laboratory in the Department of Entomology investigates emerging/re-emerging mosquito-borne arboviruses.
- Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct laboratory and/or field research on mosquito-borne viruses, including molecular biology, cell culture, mosquito infection experiments, animal studies (as applicable), and other experimental procedures.
- Develop and optimize research protocols, collect and maintain accurate research records, and ensure compliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, and institutional policies.
- Organize, analyze, interpret, and maintain research data using appropriate statistical and computational methods.
- Prepare figures, tables, and summaries of research findings, and maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the research program and laboratory operations.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, present research findings at scientific meetings, maintain familiarity with the scientific literature, collaborate with investigators within Texas A&M University and external institutions, and assist in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in laboratory techniques, experimental design, and data analysis.
- Assist with grant proposal development, progress reports, regulatory documentation, ordering and purchasing laboratory supplies and equipment, maintaining laboratory inventory, and other activities that support the successful execution of laboratory research projects.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Requirements
- Overnight and weekend travel associated with research or presenting research results at conferences may occasionally be required.
- Willingness to work with arboviruses, mosquitoes, and small vertebrate animal models as required by the research projects.
- Willingness to adapt work schedule according to experimental design is required.
- Required Documents
Nice to have
- Demonstrated research experience with BSL-2 and/or BSL-3 pathogens, molecular biology techniques, mammalian cell culture, data analysis, and scientific writing.
- Experience with one or more of the following: mosquito infection experiments, small- to medium-sized vertebrate animal models, immunology, or epidemiological research.
- Preferred Experience:
Skills
- Familiarity with appropriate laboratory equipment and techniques, as well as the ability to troubleshoot.
- Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping abilities, ensuring accurate and reliable data collection and analysis.
- Proficiency in data analysis and report writing.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present scientific data and concepts to a diverse audience.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff, while also being able to work independently as needed.
Compensation
- Proposed Minimum Salary
Benefits
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
- Required Education:
- The Global Public Health Entomology Laboratory in the Department of Entomology investigates emerging/re-emerging mosquito-borne arboviruses.
Company info
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