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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
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
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 is responsible for performing research related to Borrelia burgdorferi and manuscript/grant writing.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Required Education and Experience:
- Appropriate PhD/Doctorate
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
- Ability to perform all tasks and job responsibilities safely without injury to self and others in compliance with A&M System and HSC guidelines.
Preferred Experience:
- Prior research with pathogenic bacteria and publications in peer reviewed journals
Responsibilities:
Bench Work
- Characterizes the pathogenic correlates of Borrelia burgdorferi focusing on (1) CRISPR-based genetic tools and (2) biochemical characterization of activities associated with its infectivity and virulence. Once proteins are identified, the genes encoding them will be inactivated to determine their role(s) in borrelial infectivity and pathogenesis.
Manuscript and Grant Writing
- Writes manuscripts and grants.
Meetings
- Attends lab meetings as well as departmental research seminars, journal clubs, and other meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
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.
Job Features
| Job Category | Postdoctoral |
