Job Description

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture-Project Management

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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Job Description

The post-doctoral research associate will conduct research, mentor students, and publish research findings as part of the research portfolio of the Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture (IHA). The IHA aims to improve human health by leading science-driven solutions in agriculture, nutrition and food systems in a way that supports economic prosperity, environmental sustainability and community well-being. This post-doctoral research associate will focus on investigating protein anabolic resistance following premature birth, using a preterm piglet model.

Responsibilities

• In consultation with the PI, designs and executes experiments.

• Performs statistical analysis of research experiments and results.

• Supervises and provides training to junior- and mid-level technical support staff, graduate students, and/or undergraduate students.

• Leads the writing of research-based publications.

• Follows appropriate laboratory safety procedures for handling, disposing of and keeping inventory of hazardous chemicals.

• Assists in coordinating lab inventory and equipment as directed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• A PhD degree in Animal Science, attained within the last 5 years.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Desire and ability to work collaboratively and help maintain a supportive environment for all team members.

• Highly organized and detail oriented.

• Professional demeanor.

• Ability to multi-task and establish effective working relationships.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.