Research Associate

at  Texas AM University

WHO WE ARE

The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary 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. To learn more, please visit our website https://vetmed.tamu.edu/

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR OTHER FACTORS:

Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless/until relieved by the direct supervisor. May require working alternate shifts, holidays, weekends, or on-call duty. Provides quality customer service to internal and external customers/clients.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of relevant research experience in a laboratory.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent academic track record and self-motivated
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and organization skills
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
• Attention to details

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recent PhD (within 3 years) in neuroscience, cell biology, biochemistry, immunology, genetics, or related field.
• Experience with mouse models and primary cell cultures.
• Experience with lab techniques such as immunohistochemistry, cell cultures, molecular biology, and cell biology.
• Knowledge and skills in neurobiology, immunology, cell biology, and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Ability to troubleshoot and independently design and conduct experiments that contribute to the overall research focus of the lab.

• Research: Designs, plans and conducts experiments with mouse models and primary cell cultures. Performs a wide range of experimental approaches including cellular and molecular biology, immunofluorescence microscopy, FACS, and transgenic animal models is used. Leads one or more research projects.
• Data Analysis: Collects and analyzes experimental data
• Publication: Reports and publishes research findings. Assists with research proposal preparation
• Lab management and student training: Provides general lab management and supervision of undergraduate students and research assistants. Performs other duties as assigned.
  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.
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  Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer