Texas A&M University
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Parasitology and Molecular Biology at Texas A&M University Texas A&M University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
Full-time postdoctoral position funded by grant and/or contract funding; continuation depends on renewal of the grant/contract and satisfactory performance. Proposed minimum salary is $4,833.34 monthly; salary is commensurate.
Country
United States
University
Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Department of Vet Med Pathobiology at the College Station, Texas campus in the United States.
The role focuses on parasitology, molecular biology, biomedical/veterinary sciences, and bioinformatics. The postdoctoral researcher will help develop and implement research projects involving classical and molecular parasitology, including assay design, optimization, and validation for parasite detection.
Key research activities include DNA/RNA extraction, parasite culture, PCR and real-time PCR, ELISA, primer/probe design, multiplex panels, data pipelines, quantitative analysis, manuscript writing, technical reports, and presentations. The position may also involve field work, international travel, laboratory animal work, and training graduate, undergraduate, and DVM students.
Eligibility: Applicants should hold a PhD in Biomedical or Veterinary Sciences, Parasitology, Molecular Biology, Entomology, or a related field. Preferred experience includes diagnostic parasitology, microscopy, in vitro assays, digital PCR, nanopore-based detection, statistical methods, bioinformatics, animal handling, and sample collection.
Funding: This is a full-time staff postdoctoral role funded by grant and/or contract support. The salary is commensurate, with a proposed minimum of $4,833.34 per month. Continuation depends on funding renewal and satisfactory performance.
How to apply: Submit an application through the Texas A&M Workday portal using the provided link. A resume is required or all application data must be completed, and a cover letter is strongly recommended. Applicants should be prepared for credential verification and a criminal history check.
Funding details
Full-time postdoctoral position funded by grant and/or contract funding; continuation depends on renewal of the grant/contract and satisfactory performance. Proposed minimum salary is $4,833.34 monthly; salary is commensurate.
What's required
PhD in Biomedical or Veterinary Sciences, Parasitology, Molecular Biology, Entomology, or a related field. Preferred experience includes classical diagnostic parasitology techniques, microscopy, parasite culture, in vitro assays, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, qRT-PCR, digital PCR, ELISA, multiplex assay design, nanopore-based detection, laboratory animal work, statistical methods, bioinformatics, parasite life cycle maintenance, animal handling, and sample collection. Strong communication, independence, creativity, motivation, teamwork, and ability to multitask are emphasized.
How to apply
Apply through the Texas A&M Workday application portal using the provided job link. Upload a resume or complete all application data, and a cover letter is strongly recommended. Ensure credentials and background check requirements can be verified.
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