Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M AgriLife - College Station, TX

Hiring Unit

Nutrition & Food Science Department

NOV Number

07027

Job Type

Full-Time

Salary

Commensurate

Pay Basis

Monthly

Budgeted?

Budgeted - with benefits

Position open to internal candidates only?

No

Location

College Station/Bryan

District (required for AgriLife Extension County Programs Positions only)

County (required for AgriLife Extension County Programs Positions only)

Major/Essential Duties of Job

Study interaction between inflammation and metabolism in relation to obesity-associated metabolic diseases including insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, and atherosclerosis. Maintain laboratory equipment and order laboratory supplies. Present research data for publication and presentation. Assist in grant writing.

Occasional Duties

Other job related duties as assigned.

Required Education:
PhD or MD in Nutrition, Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline.

Preferred Education:
Required Experience:
Research experience in at least one of the following fields: adipose biology, metabolism, immunology, integrative physiology, or vascular biology.

Preferred Experience:
Experience in murine physiology and animal handling his highly desired.

Required licenses, certifications, or registrations:
None

Preferred licenses, certifications, or registrations:
Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills:
Familiarity with appropriate laboratory, and/or technical equipment. Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks as directed by the supervisor. Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred special knowledge, abilities, and skills:
Other requirements or other factors:
Documents associated with this posting

Cover Letter - required Resume - required Other Documents Transcript - optional

Comments to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon the agency's verification of credentials and/or other information required by agency procedures, including the completion of a criminal history check. Finalists may be required to furnish a copy of official transcript documenting degree conferred. Texas law requires all males 18-25 show proof of compliance with federal Selective Service law to be eligible for employment.

Does this position accept online applications?

Yes