Postdoctoral Research Associate - Houston, United States - Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Description
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Ibt - Cedp - Dashwood
Proposed Minimum Salary
$4,166.67 monthly
Job Location
Houston, Texas
Job Type
Staff
_Our Commitment _
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
_Who we are _
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
_What we want _
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be involved in investigating epigenetic regulation in hematopoietic, cardiovascular and immune system.
The scientist will perform experiments as outlined in the NIH R01 and R35 and will be responsible for driving the funded work.
_What you need to know _
_Salary:
_Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.
Required Education and Experience:
- PhD in Biomedical research related field.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience with performing animal related research work, immunology work, flow cytometry analysis, nextgeneration sequencing analysis, immunology, metabolism analysis.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to perform all tasks and job responsibilities safety without injury to self and others, in compliance with Texas A&M System and TAMHSC guidelines.
- Must be literate in the English language and be able to comprehend and follow effectively both written and verbal instructions.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to do independent translational research in an area related to epigenetics.
Essential Duties/Tasks
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Flow Cytometry Analysis on Cells - Involved in the hematopoietic and embryonic stem cell culture differentiation and phenotype analysis. Research, design, perform and flow cytometry and histological analysis.
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Molecular Research - Conduct studies using the standard techniques appropriate for biochemical, genetic, cellular, and animal model systems as they relate to important questions in developmental epigenetics and metabolism. Investigate utilizing a wide range of experimental procedures carried out at the _in vivo _, as well as the _in vitro _level, including co
- IP, ChIP, PCR, Q-PCR, Western analysis, fluorescence microscopy, and tissue culture.
Rodent work - Conduct and monitor breeding of animals. Participate in breeding and genotyping of mice. Monitor and record mice morbidity. Collect organs for H&E, molecular, and immunohistochemical work. Administer drugs/compounds to study animals via intra-oral, intra-venous and intra-peritoneal routes.
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Collaborations & presentations - Participate in weekly lab meetings within the center and with other internal and external departments. Participate in joint projects involving faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students and technicians. Provide assistance to graduate students and junior lab personnel. Assist with research grant proposals and provide publishable reports for conference and journal presentations. Conduct library research into new approaches, the preparation of tables, graphs, photographs and figures, and assist in manuscripts and grant proposals, all with the highest ethical standards and levels of rigor and reproducibility.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.
- Health, dental, vision, life and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time.
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
- Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
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