Hybrid Postdoctoral Research Associate bei TAMUS
TAMUS · College Station, TX, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
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Job Title
Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
EntomologyProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Job Responsibilities:
-Conducts research activities on genome engineering in yeast, E. coli and arthropod systems in contained laboratory environment.
-Design and assembly of synthetic DNA constructs, obtaining and analyzing transgenic and gene edited clones, scoring patterns of inheritance and measuring expression/fitness of engineered strains.
-Collection of data and keeping of detailed records of results, as well as utilizing computer programs and databases to conduct analyses.
-Perform experiments needed to evaluate the nutritional status of various engineered microbes for gene edited or transgenic insect strains.
-Evaluate data, drafts figures, prepares research manuscripts and presents findings at conferences.
-Train/supervise research support staff .
-Other duties as required.
Required Education/Experience:
-Ph.D. in Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Entomology or closely related field
Preferred Education/Experience:
-Research experience/training in molecular biology techniques
-Preferred experience in the genetics and recombineering of yeast.
Required skills, knowledge or abilities:
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Perform various molecular biology and genetic techniques; able to analyze data and write reports; computer literate to include ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks as directed by the supervisor; and detailed oriented.
-Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
Please attach to your completed application:
Cover letter
Resume/CV
List of reference with email and daytime phone numbers.
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.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
