Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Metabolic Diseases, and Epigenetics Texas A&M University Health Science Center in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
Grant-funded postdoctoral position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Future employment may depend on future funding. Benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, retirement enrollment, professional development support, and tuition assistance.
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United States
University
Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center
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Texas A&M University Health Science Center is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the College of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Sciences) at College Station, Texas, United States.
This postdoctoral opening is centered on biology, molecular and cell biology, epigenetics, bioinformatics, and translational research in metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity, with additional interest in pregnancy disorders. The role involves conducting experiments, maintaining laboratory protocols and databases, assisting with new experimental procedures and grant development, manuscript preparation, and supporting overall research lab operations.
Eligibility highlights: a PhD in Biology or a related area is required. Preferred experience includes stem cell, exosome/EV, organoid, microRNA, lncRNA, histone, methylation, mouse model, and bioinformatics skills, plus a strong publication record and independence in project execution. Good communication, organization, and computer literacy are also emphasized.
Funding: the position is grant funded, and future employment may depend on future funding. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement, paid leave, and tuition assistance.
How to apply: submit the application through the Texas A&M Workday portal. A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. The posting does not list a deadline.
Funding details
Grant-funded postdoctoral position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Future employment may depend on future funding. Benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, retirement enrollment, professional development support, and tuition assistance.
What's required
PhD in Biology or a related area is required. Preferred experience includes several of the following: stem cell, exosome, extracellular vesicle (EV), organoid, microRNA, lncRNA, histone, methylation, molecular and cell biology, epigenetics, mouse models, and bioinformatics. Applicants should have research experience in metabolic disorders, especially diabetes and obesity, a strong publication record in high-impact journals, independence in running projects, experience in a dynamic lab environment, ability to design novel experiments across basic, translational, and clinical projects in metabolic diseases and pregnancy disorders, and good computer literacy including databases, sequencing analysis, spreadsheets, and statistical analysis.
How to apply
Apply through the Texas A&M Workday job portal. A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and can be uploaded in the CV/Resume section. Ensure all application data is completed or attach a complete resume to avoid rejection.
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