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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Nanoplastics Cell Biology and Transmission Electron Microscopy Texas A&M University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
The position offers a proposed minimum salary of $4,166.67 per month, with salary otherwise commensurate with qualifications. Employee benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, retirement enrollment, wellness programs, professional development, and tuition assistance. The position is funded through grants or contracts and is contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance.
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United States
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Texas A&M University
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Texas A&M University is seeking a full-time, onsite Postdoctoral Research Associate in College Station, Texas, within the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology and the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
The researcher will conduct independent cell biology research examining the impacts of nanoplastics while supporting the Image Analysis Laboratory. Core responsibilities include tissue processing, resin embedding, ultramicrotomy, heavy-metal staining, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), image acquisition, data analysis, specimen cataloging, and maintenance of laboratory documentation and equipment.
Applicants must hold a relevant terminal degree, such as a PhD, DVM, MD, or DDS. Preferred experience includes cell biology, histology, biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, microscopy, tissue processing, microtomy, image-analysis software such as ImageJ/Fiji, and work in research or core laboratory settings. A publication record, strong precision and manual dexterity, laboratory safety knowledge, troubleshooting ability, and collaborative skills are desirable.
The proposed minimum salary is $4,166.67 per month, with benefits including health and insurance coverage, paid leave, retirement enrollment, professional development, and tuition assistance. Grant or contract funding continuation is required. Applications should include all required application information or a complete resume; a cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. No application deadline is stated.
Funding details
The position offers a proposed minimum salary of $4,166.67 per month, with salary otherwise commensurate with qualifications. Employee benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, retirement enrollment, wellness programs, professional development, and tuition assistance. The position is funded through grants or contracts and is contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance.
What's required
Applicants must hold an appropriate terminal degree, such as a PhD, DVM, MD, or DDS, in a related field. Preferred qualifications include experience in cell biology, histology, biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, microscopy, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and research or core laboratory environments, along with a publication record demonstrating the ability to complete research projects. Experience with spreadsheets or databases is desirable. Candidates should have strong manual dexterity, precision, troubleshooting, image-analysis software knowledge, laboratory safety knowledge, rigorous sample-cataloging skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. The position requires compliance with applicable laws, university policies, safety requirements, and a criminal history investigation.
How to apply
Apply through the Texas A&M University System Workday posting. Complete all required application data or attach a complete resume; a cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
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