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Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Entomology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

-Conducts research activities on genome engineering in yeast, E. coli and arthropod systems in contained laboratory environment.-Design and assembly of synthetic DNA constructs, obtaining and analyzing transgenic and gene edited clones, scoring patterns of inheritance and measuring expression/fitness of engineered strains.-Collection of data and keeping of detailed records of results, as well as utilizing computer programs and databases to conduct analyses.-Perform experiments needed to evaluate the nutritional status of various engineered microbes for gene edited or transgenic insect strains.-Evaluate data, drafts figures, prepares research manuscripts and presents findings at conferences.-Train/supervise research support staff .-Other duties as required.

Required Education/Experience:-Ph.D. in Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Entomology or closely related field

Preferred Education/Experience:

-Research experience/training in molecular biology techniques-Preferred experience in the genetics and recombineering of yeast.Required skills, knowledge or abilities:- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Perform various molecular biology and genetic techniques; able to analyze data and write reports; computer literate to include ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks as directed by the supervisor; and detailed oriented. -Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Please attach to your completed application:

Cover letter

Resume/CV

List of reference with email and daytime phone numbers.

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