Agrilife Research

Postdoctoral Research Associate

College Station, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago

Data AnalysisStatisticsProject ManagementResearchAnimal StudiesCommunicationMentoringPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills

About the role

Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite.
Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. - Follows appropriate laboratory safety procedures for handling, disposing of and keeping inventory of hazardous chemicals.

include the design and execution of animal feeding studies utilizing polyphenol-enriched plant systems, as well as the biochemical, molecular, and phytochemical analysis of serum samples collected from animals fed polyphenol-rich diets.

PhD degree in any of the following: preclinical mouse models, physiology, biochemistry or epidemiology.
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.
PhD degree in any of the following:
Required Education and Experience:
Desire and ability to work collaboratively and help maintain a supportive environment for all team members.

Familiarity in working with pre-clinical model and samples from mouse subjects.
Other Requirements:
Ability to lift or move light, moderate, and heavy objects.
Ability to exert light force.
May travel as required.
Position Funding: This position is funded from a grant and/or contract funding which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract.
This initial position is limited to 2 years upon hire date.
Your position, therefore, is contingent upon continuation of funding of these grants and/or contracts and your satisfactory job performance.

Presentation and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Ability to multi-task and establish effective working relationships.
Follows appropriate laboratory safety procedures for handling, disposing of and keeping inventory of hazardous chemicals.
Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise.

Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture-Project Management
The position also involves building collaborative research initiatives with USDA-ARS scientists and members of the Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture.

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