Full-Time
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Updated on 8/1/2026
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
State-supported agricultural research organization
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College Station, TX, USA
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- A Ph.D. in biological, chemical, or physical sciences is required.
- Experience with molecular biology, biochemistry, or structural biology laboratory work is preferred.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills are required.
- The ability to work independently and as part of an international team is required.
- The ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others is required.
- The ability to use a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data, and perform other computer-related tasks, including Microsoft Office, is required.
- Design, plan, conduct, and coordinate experiments in a wet laboratory and using computers.
- Keep detailed data records and provide regular updates to the principal investigator.
- Summarize results for scientific and grant-oriented publications and presentations.
- Present results at local, regional, national, and international conferences.
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate students and other laboratory or technical staff involved in research.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience with molecular biology, biochemistry, or structural biology laboratory work.
- Experience with ImageJ and MATLAB.
- Expertise in biosensors or protein design.
- Familiarity with genetic model organisms, microscopy, and other appropriate laboratory or technical equipment.
Texas A&M AgriLife Research conducts scientific work in agriculture and life sciences across Texas, with its headquarters in College Station and a statewide network of research centers. It produces research findings, practical solutions, and new technologies, sharing them through reports, publications, and hands-on extension work to help farmers, industries, and communities. Its breadth and ties to the Texas A&M University System, plus a history dating back to the Hatch Act, enable coordinated, multidisciplinary work across many crops, climates, and production systems. The goal is to improve Texas agriculture’s productivity, sustainability, and economic resilience by generating knowledge and turning it into usable tools and practices for farmers and related industries.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- MyLand's $2.4M funding expands microalgae collaboration across 22,000 acres.
- Reduces crop water use by 20% via integrated irrigation for drought resilience.
- Targets citrus greening with disease-resistant varieties amid market demand.
What critics are saying
- MyLand's $2.4M project diverts funding from AgriLife's soil research in 12-24 months.
- NIFA 2023-2027 plan cuts Hatch Act funding by prioritizing human health in 18-36 months.
- Post-2025 federal cuts terminate 20-30% of 500 AgriLife projects in 24-36 months.
What makes Texas A&M AgriLife Research unique
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research operates 13 centers from El Paso to Beaumont since 1887.
- Employs 1,700 staff, including 500 doctoral scientists focused on agriculture.
- Pioneers research in plant diseases, animal parasites, and economical cattle feeding.
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MyLand has expanded its soil health initiative in Texas with $2.4M funding, enhancing its collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Research. The project will explore microalgae's benefits across 22,000 acres, focusing on nutrient density, water efficiency, soil salinity, citrus greening, and turf quality. This expansion aims to improve soil health, food quality, and agricultural sustainability, highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships in resilient agriculture.