Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Cell Biology and Genetics Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who we are As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. What we want The Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for an Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve as a member of the Cell Biology and Genetics team. The Postdoctoral Research Associate position applies structural biology to uncover molecular mechanisms of lipid signaling. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of research experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team. What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience. Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding. Required Education and Experience: + Appropriate PhD Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others + Ability to perform all tasks and job responsibilities safely without injury to self and others in compliance with A&M system and HSC guidelines Preferred Qualifications: + PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, or a related fiend + Demonstrated experience in molecular cloning, expression, protein purification, protein crystallization, protein structure determination, biophysical and biochemical assays, and experience in cryo-EM Responsibilities: Protein Structural Biology + Applies atomistic protein structural approaches, including setting up protein structural analyses (crystallization, structure determination, cryo-EM workflows) and analyzes the data. Comprehensive IT Support + Performs software updates, computer maintenance/organization, solutions in data storage, data presentation in lab meetings. + Other duties as assigned. Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.