Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Chemistry

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct research focused on the structure, function, and interactions of membrane proteins. Research may involve native mass spectrometry, membrane protein biochemistry and biophysics, structural biology, and complementary approaches to investigate protein-lipid, protein-ligand, and protein-protein interactions.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Design and conduct independent research investigating membrane protein structure, function, and molecular interactions using biochemical, biophysical, structural, and/or mass spectrometry approaches.
• Develop and optimize experimental methods, analyze and interpret data, and maintain appropriate research records.
• Prepare research results for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at scientific meetings.
• Contribute to preparation of manuscripts, reports, and research proposals.
• Work collaboratively with members of the laboratory and external collaborators.
• Provide scientific and technical guidance to graduate and undergraduate researchers as appropriate.
• Participate in laboratory meetings, maintain relevant instrumentation and research resources, follow laboratory safety procedures, and engage in professional development activities.

 Qualifications 

•  Appropriate PhD in a related field.  

 A well-qualified candidate may also possess:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Structural Biology, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.
• Research experience in biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, mass spectrometry, or a related area.
• Experience in membrane protein biochemistry, mass spectrometry, structural biology, or related biophysical approaches.
• Strong research and communication skills.
• Ability to design and conduct independent research experiments

• Analyze and interpret scientific data.
• Maintain accurate research records.
• Communicate research findings effectively in written and oral formats.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Schedule Note: Occasional travel to scientific conferences or collaborating institutions may be required. Some experiments may require work outside normal business hours.

Special Note: Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future.

What You Need to Do: 

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Why Texas A&M University?

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. 

Texas A&M University’s Department of Chemistry is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www.chem.tamu.edu/    

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 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
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.  
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee. 
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees.

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 prepopulate the online application.

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