Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job TitlePostdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture-Project Management Proposed Minimum Salary$5,333.34 monthly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Job Description Summary We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow interested in precision proteomic biomarker discovery in the context of nutrition-sensitive chronic diseases. The position develops projects leveraging multiomics and Olink proteomics to examine the impacts of diet, obesity, nutrition and lifestyle interventions on the development of chronic metabolic diseases across the life-course. The candidate will develop collaborative projects with ARS scientists and members of the Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture. Essential Duties/Tasks Develops novel hypothesis, experimental approaches & data analysis methods. In consultation with the PI, designs and executes experiments. Performs lab-based analysis of new and existing clinical samples, advanced statistical analysis of research experiments and results. Leads the writing and communication of research-based peer-reviewed publications. Supervises and provides training to junior- and mid-level technical support staff, graduate students, and/or undergraduate students. Follows appropriate laboratory safety procedures for handling, disposing of and keeping inventory of hazardous chemicals. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: PhD degree in any of the following: preclinical or clinical nutrition, physiology, endocrinology/ reproduction or epidemiology. Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work independently. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Desire and ability to work collaboratively and help maintain a supportive environment for all team members. Highly organized and detail oriented. Ability to multi-task and establish effective working relationships. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity in working with clinical cohorts and samples from human subjects. Other Requirements: Ability to lift or move light, moderate, and heavy objects. Ability to exert light force. Maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate occasional work outside of normal office hours as needed. Applicant Information Position Funding: This position is funded from a grant and/or contract funding which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract. This initial position is limited to 2 years upon hire date. Your position, therefore, is contingent upon continuation of funding of these grants and/or contracts and your satisfactory job performance. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies 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, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan