Agrilife Research

Agrilife Research

Postdoctoral Research Associate

College Station, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 7 days ago
Data AnalysisComputer VisionMolecular BiologyResearchCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

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.
  • Juliana Rangel (https://entomology.tamu.edu/people/rangel-juliana/), is based in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
  • This position involves close collaboration with co-principal investigators of Drs.

Responsibilities

  • Design and conduct experiments with honey bees and associated parasites and pathogens
  • Maintain detailed laboratory records and contribute to scientific publications

Requirements

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Nice to have

  • Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Skills

  • Strong background in molecular biology and microbiology
  • Familiarity with bioinformatic tools for omics data analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to write and publish first-author peer-reviewed manuscripts
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Attention to detail and commitment to laboratory safety
  • Ability to handle and lift laboratory and beekeeping equipment
  • Experience with honey bee biology and/or beekeeping practices
  • Previous mentoring of undergraduate and/or graduate students
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster collaboration across departments and facilities.

Compensation

  • 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Benefits

  • Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
  • 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

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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