Research Scientist - College Station, United States - Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife

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College Station, United States

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Description

Job Title

Research Scientist

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Plant Pathology & Microbiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

50%: Research activities including experimental procedures, analysis of data, and communicating results
20%:

Prepare and submit manuscripts. Present research results at meetings and conferences

10%:

Management of research staff including undergraduate researchers and postdoctoral researchers

10%:

Training undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdocs in experimental procedures and analysis techniques

Overseeing lab operations including safety compliance and lab tidiness

Service to the PLPM Department.- Designs, performs, and analyzes experiments consistent with project objectives. Conducts independent research aligned with the TAMUS member's mission.

Keeps detailed records of procedures and data.- Analyzing plant gene expression datasets generated from RNAseq or related techniques.- Construct sequencing libraries using either in-house protocols or kits.- Conduct GWAS, eQTL, and TWAS analyses.- Experience in confocal microscopy.- Experience in plant molecular biology including DNA cloning, construct generation, and plant transformation.- Mentors students on analyzing and preparing data results.- Validates strategic decision-aid models.- Develops procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy of data collection and analyses.- Identifies, assimilates, and synthesizes data needed for computer models and manages databases relating to statistical and related software.- Maintains expertise with the latest hardware and software technologies for statistical and numerical data analyses.

Keeps up-to-date on scientific research via reading of literature, etc. Attends scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement.- Prepares data for publication and presentation. Writes grants and proposals to acquire external funding.- Coordinates laboratory activities. Maintains laboratory instrumentation and follows applicable safety standards.- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

D. in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Six years of related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Knowledge of the statistical software R.
Proficiency using Unix/Linux.
Proficiency using Adobe Photoshop, ImageJ, or other image processing software.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

May supervise undergraduate and graduate students, and potentially postdocs dependent upon acquiring grant funding.
Knowledge of laboratory maintenance and equipment.
Knowledge of computers and computer software related to the position.
Work well with others and in a teamwork environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.