Postdoctoral Research Associate

Unclassified - College Station, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

College Station, TX

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Postdoctoral Research Associate position at Texas A&M University Health Science Center involves conducting advanced research in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences, focusing on epigenetic studies related to metabolic diseases. The role requires collaboration with a research team, effective communication with project stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple projects while supporting the overall objectives of the lab. The successful candidate will contribute to a high-volume research environment and will be expected to maintain meticulous records of findings and present research outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vitro and in vivo epigenetic studies on metabolic and other diseases.
• Communicate with the Principal Investigator (PI) and collaborators to ensure alignment of project objectives.
• Conduct literature searches and reviews to stay updated on relevant knowledge and skills.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all research findings.
• Generate, display, and interpret research results.
• Lead projects with confidence and proper organization.
• Actively participate as a member of a research team and contribute to relevant meetings.
• Present research findings to colleagues and at conferences.
• Write progress reports and organize data.
• Prepare the laboratory for experiments, including preparation of solutions and cleaning work areas.

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant field.
• Experience leading multiple projects and supervising students.
• Experience working with individuals and communities.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Demonstrated ability through publications on metabolic diseases including diabetes or obesity or pregnancy complications.
• Epigenetic knowledge.
• Expertise in mouse studies (preferably KO mice) and colony management.
• Expertise in technical writing.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a high-volume research environment.
• Strong organizational skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness.
• Access to free LinkedIn Learning training and limited financial support for conferences and workshops.
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree.