Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Horticultural Sciences Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Job Responsibilities 40%: Molecular biology work (RNA/DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, and cloning) 20%: Plant assays (plant transformation) 20%: Protein work (western blot yeast 2 hybrid, Co-IP) 10%: Writing report manuscript and presentations 5%: Lab and supplies maintenance 5%: Other duties as assigned Required Education: PhD degree in molecular biology, plant pathology, entomology, or a related field with an emphasis in molecular biology Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to maintain good laboratory practice and participate in maintenance of insect colony and plants. Ability to develop new strategies for control of plant pathogens and insect pests. Ability to focus on laboratory activities. Strong organizational skills to keep record of the different projects under development in the lab. Ability to work independently and as effective members of multidisciplinary collaborative teams; collaborating with research staff, post-docs, graduate students, and other trainees. Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others. 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.