Research Specialist
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree is required.
- Eight years of related experience are required.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing next-generation sequencing data is required.
- Proficiency in R, Python, Linux/Unix, and statistical analysis is required.
- Experience with microbiome, transcriptomics, proteomics, or metabolomics datasets is required.
- A strong publication record is required.
- Analyze and interpret high-throughput sequencing and omics datasets, including microbiome (16S rRNA and shotgun metagenomics), bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and multi-omics integration analyses.
- Develop and maintain bioinformatics pipelines for data processing and quality control.
- Collaborate with biologists, nutrition scientists, and clinicians to generate biological insights from complex datasets.
- Prepare figures, reports, manuscripts, and grant applications.
- Mentor graduate students and other trainees in computational biology approaches.
- Contribute to the development of innovative analytical methods and research directions.
- A Master's or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Systems Biology, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience with single-cell RNA sequencing analysis is preferred.
- Experience with multi-omics integration and systems biology approaches is preferred.
- Familiarity with cloud computing, high-performance computing clusters, and machine learning methods is preferred.
- Experience with pathway enrichment, network analysis, and visualization tools is preferred.
About the company
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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College Station, Texas
Founded
1887
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- On August 19, 2026, EPA registration enabled Silvec's citrus-greening therapy commercialization.
- On September 3, 2026, AgriLife won a $2 million USDA APHIS bird-flu grant.
- The January 21, 2026 Canyon center opening strengthens High Plains recruitment and visibility.
What critics are saying
- Florida growers get Silvec's citrus product first in late 2026, limiting Texas monetization.
- AgriLife's bird-flu study starts February 2027; HPAI outbreaks can outrun publication cycles.
- If commercialization stalls, AgriLife stays a cost center and loses industry partners.
What makes Texas A&M AgriLife Research unique
- Since 1887, AgriLife Research pairs 13 Texas centers with College Station and 1,700 employees.
- Its Weslaco, Amarillo-to-Canyon, and regional labs turn field problems into deployable ag solutions.
- The university system backs long-horizon crop, livestock, and wildlife research few employers match.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation
- Wellness Program
- Conference Attendance Budget