Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Biochemistry & Biophysics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Qualifications

Required Education:

Ph.D. in biological related sciences.

Required Experience:

Some research experience in biomedical sciences.

Preferred Education:

N/A

Preferred Experience:

Experiences in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Cell Biology, Lipid Biology and yeast genetics.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Basic knowledge in molecular biology, cell imaging, biochemistry, biophysics and structural biology.

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Molecular cloning, confocal imaging, yeast genetics, protein expression and purification, protein structural determination by various methods crystallography, and/or cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM).

Position contingent on availability of grant funding

Job Responsibilities

75%: Perform research project directed by Dr. Xuewu Sui. Creatively conceives the studies, critically designs experiments, and analyze the data. Discuss the results with the PI on a regular basis. Monthly report the research progress and plan the research.

10%: Prepare and publish research papers in peer-reviewed journals. Present the research progress in the lab meeting and department seminar, and attend national and international meetings to present the research results.

5%: Be responsible for training personnel on common equipment.Maintain the lab safety and training protocols.

5%: Be responsible for making sure the annual safety trainings are completed. Assist lab members to maintain lab logistics.

5%: Performs other duties as assigned.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

  Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

• Prospective employee benefits

• Retirement programs

• Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

• Strategic plan