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
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences 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, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
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Position Information
We are seeking a postdoctoral research associate is responsible for conducting research on plant interactions with pathogens and insects. The research questions include developing improved diagnostics and deciphering the molecular mechanisms involved in pathogen transmission, herbivory, and/or plant infection.
Responsibilities:
-Protocol development and evaluation.
-Conduct molecular research and data collection.
-Data analysis and reporting.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
-PhD in related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Bioinformatics experience.
-Experience with molecular biology - sequencing, signaling.
Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Please attach to your completed application:
-Resume/CV
-List of References with email and daytime phone numbers.
Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
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.
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