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

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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 an Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve as a member of the Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology team. The Postdoctoral Research Associate performs investigations related to infectious disease projects. This role focuses on several ongoing projects in host-pathogen interactions related to viruses, phage, tuberculosis, mycobacterial and other respiratory pathogens.

What you need to know

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

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate PhD

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical laboratory skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• 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

• Participates in projects involving lab personnel

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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