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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Meat Science and Muscle Biology Texas A&M AgriLife Research in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Agriculture
Funding
Position is funded through grants or contracts. Continued employment depends on ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.
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United States
University
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
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Texas A&M AgriLife Research is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Animal Science at College Station, Texas. The role focuses on meat science, with research at the intersection of meat biochemical and compositional research and practical applications for the livestock and meat industries.
The successful candidate will support advanced scientific research to improve understanding of the quality, safety, and sustainability of meat and its byproducts. Responsibilities include generating research samples through collection and processing, executing laboratory assays, handling compliance tasks related to EHS, IRB, and IACUC, writing research summaries and articles, contributing to research proposals, and supporting the training of graduate and undergraduate students.
Eligibility highlights: a PhD in Animal Science with emphasis in meat science and muscle biology is required. Applicants should have experience with statistical analysis software and the ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Preferred experience includes planning and executing meat science research, meat animal and carcass evaluation, sample collection in a commercial abattoir, measuring meat quality attributes in the laboratory, and publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts in meat-related journals.
Funding: the position is funded through grants or contracts, and continued employment depends on ongoing funding and satisfactory performance. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. The role is not eligible for remote work.
Application: applicants must submit a complete application or resume, plus a CV/resume and contact information for three references. If applying before the doctorate is officially conferred, a letter from the Graduate Office, Registrar, or PhD Committee Chair confirming completion of degree requirements and the conferral date is required. The post does not offer employment visa sponsorship.
Funding details
Position is funded through grants or contracts. Continued employment depends on ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.
What's required
PhD in Animal Science with emphasis in meat science and muscle biology is required. Applicants should have experience with statistical analysis software and the ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Preferred qualifications include prior experience planning and executing meat science research, meat animal and carcass evaluation, collecting samples in a commercial abattoir, measuring meat quality attributes in the laboratory, and writing/publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts in meat-related journals. If applying before the doctorate is conferred, a letter from the Graduate Office, Registrar, or PhD Committee Chair confirming completion of all degree requirements and the conferral date is required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and not require visa sponsorship.
How to apply
Submit a complete application with all job data or a complete resume. Upload a CV/resume and provide contact information for 3 references. Incomplete applications may be rejected.
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