Postdoctoral Research Associate (tamus)

Job Description

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Biochemistry & Biophysics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Design, perform and analyze experiments to study the structure/function relationships of assigned proteins. Cloning and expression of proteins of interest. Purification of proteins in sufficient quantity to obtain crystals. Crystallization of proteins. Data collection and analysis. Preparation of data presentations and publications. Assist principal investigator with preparation of manuscripts. Assist principal investigator with preparation of grant proposals. Assist with laboratory management of stocks, supplies, and equipment. Other duties as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills. Ability to effectively use personal computer to communicate, prepare proposals to include cost information on spreadsheet as applicable, and provide reports of activities. Ability to effectively communicate with faculty and staff. Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment. Ability to establish effective working relationships.

Minimum Requirements:

Education - PhD in related field of specialization

Experience - Some experience in area of specialization

Supervision Received: Frequent review of work from principal investigator or project leader.

Supervision Given: Supervise support personnel conducting research.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

60% - Design, perform and analyze experiments to study the structure/function relationships of assigned proteins. Cloning and expression of proteins of interest. Purification of proteins in sufficient quantity to obtain crystals. Crystallization of proteins. Data collection and analysis.

10% - Assist principal investigator with preparation of manuscripts.

10% - Assist principal investigator with preparation of grant proposals.

10% - Preparation of data for presentations and publications.

5% - Assist with laboratory management of stocks, supplies and equipment.

5% - Other duties as necessary.

GRANT FUNDED POSITION

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.