Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M University Department Vet Med - Physiology & Pharmacology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service . Who we are The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (http://vetmed.tamu.edu/) (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of vet erinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major vet erinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of vet erinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Vet erinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs . What we want The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct skeletal health and repair research using genetic mouse models. What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience. Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume a re strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. Required Education + Appropriate doctoral degree in Physiology and/or Biomedical Sciences Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and technical equipment + Ability to effectively use a computer and applicable software to create data bases, perform statistical analysis + Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others + Mouse handling and genotyping + Standard laboratory techniques, such as Western blotting, histology, DNA and RNA manipulation + Tissue culture, general molecular techniques, RT-PCR *The well-qualified candidate will also possess experience with mouse surgeries, as well as molecular and cell biology techniques. Responsibilities + Research: Designs, plans, conducts and coordinates experiments in support of various research projects. Evaluates, selects, and applies appropriate research techniques. Performs experimental analysis of tissue samples, including histological assessment and immunostaining of specimens. Defines problems and possible solutions. Interprets and reports experimental results. Serves as the primary researcher in an upcoming NIH-funded project that investigates fracture repair deficits in obesity. Provides primary management of genetic mouse colonies through crosses, weaning, diet challenges and subsequent tracking. Performs and participates in mouse survival surgeries, blood draws and other tissue biopsy sampling. Assist with lab management (instrument maintenance and repair, supply inventory, prepare solutions) as needed. + Record Keeping: Maintains and records all experimental work in the research notebook or electronic medium as directed by PI. Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and data. + Mentoring: Assists in training and supervision of less experienced lab members, undergraduate and graduate students in methods and approach used in the research. Manages student workers as they halter break the lambs and perform other sheep handling procedures + Presentations: Summarizes results to include in presentations, reports, grants and abstracts. Writes scientific manuscripts. Presents research results at national or international conferences and workshops. Conducts literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format for a particular study. Reports on progress and presents results to PI and other project participants in group meetings and other meetings. Why Texas A&M University ? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month + Automatic enrollment in the  T eacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + Health and Wellness: F ree exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free   LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 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.