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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Meat Science Texas A&M University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
Funded through grants or contracts; continued employment depends on ongoing funding and satisfactory performance.
Country
United States
University
Texas A&M University
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This postdoctoral research associate position at Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station, Texas focuses on meat science research within the Department of Animal Science. The role sits at the intersection of meat biochemical and compositional research and practical applications for the livestock and meat industries.
The successful researcher will contribute to projects aimed at improving understanding of the quality, safety, and sustainability of meat and its byproducts. Day-to-day work will include generating research samples through collection and processing, running laboratory assays, supporting compliance-related tasks, and helping produce research summaries, articles, and proposals.
The position also includes mentoring support for graduate and undergraduate students and participation in a broader research environment that connects Texas A&M AgriLife Research with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and other Texas A&M University System units. The advertised appointment is research-intensive and centered on applied and analytical work in meat science.
Funding details
Funded through grants or contracts; continued employment depends on ongoing funding and satisfactory performance.
What's required
PhD in Animal Science, with emphasis in meat science and muscle biology is required. Applicants must 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 and publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts in meat-related journals. If applying before the doctoral degree is conferred, a letter from the official Graduate Office, Registrar’s Office, or PhD Committee Chair certifying that all degree requirements have been met and stating the conferral date is required.
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Submit a complete application online with all job data or a complete resume. Upload a CV/resume and contact information for three references. Incomplete applications may be rejected.
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