Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Animal Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

In consultation with the PI, coordinates and executes research projects studying the genomics and molecular genetics of bacteriophages infecting human pathogenic bacteria including Burkholderia, Acinetobacter, and Klebsiella spp. Identifies and implements established protocols where they are available, and also modifies or develops new protocols to suit research goals. Maintains laboratory notes, uses a computer to perform data analyses, prepares data for presentation and drafts manuscripts for publication. Some general laboratory management will be required, including maintenance of the lab’s inventory and protocol systems. As a senior person in the laboratory, will assist the PI in the training of graduate students and other lab workers. Function safely with human-pathogenic bacteria in a BSL-2 environment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

PhD in microbiology, microbial genetics, virology or a related field.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in the molecular biology and genetics of bacteria or viruses, including cloning, expression and genetic selections. Previous experience working with bacteriophages.

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