Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher Agency Texas A&M Engineering Department Chemical Engineering Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Why work for Texas A&M Engineering? Who we are Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service. Purpose The Postdoctoral Researcher will conduct research in the areas of yeast metabolic engineering, including genetic engineering, protein engineering, metabolic modelling, and application of automated high throughput laboratory tools, as well as creating knockouts using both genomic and transcriptomic data, and analyzing targeted and untargeted metabolic data. Responsibilities: + Conduct research in the areas of yeast metabolic engineering. + Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and through conference participation. + Mentor graduate and undergraduate students. + Work closely with PI and other team members to draft applications for funding related work. + Performs other duties as assigned. What we need: + PhD What is helpful: + A PhD in Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Microbiology, or related fields + Relevant industry or postdoctoral experience. + Strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry, classical genetics and metabolic engineering of microorganisms, including Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Yarrowia lipolytica, Pichia pastoris, or other ascomyces yeasts, as well as bacteria, as shown by a relevant publication or job experience. + Experience with the design and construction of microbial strains containing heterologous biosynthetic pathways from plants, bacteria, and fungi for the high-level production of target small molecule products. + Experience preparing reports, papers, and patent applications, collaborating closely with inventors, scientists, and legal counsel. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: + Excellent written and oral communication skills (incl. track record of publications, communicating work to interdisciplinary team members, conferences, etc.). + Ability to work independently and collaboratively. + Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. About Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University is one of the largest, fully accredited programs in the country. Texas A&M boasts some of the brightest Chemical Engineering students in the country. Our degree programs are rather selective as the quality of the candidates keeps growing every year. Besides classroom instruction, many outlets exist for real-world experience such as research opportunities, internships, and co-op education. Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: + Competitive health benefits. + Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. + Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options. + Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution. + Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b). + Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses + Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities. + Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html + Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance. Helpful Applicant Information Required Materials for Application: + Resume/CV + Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor. + Letter of interest Compensation Philosophy: + Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development. + Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance. + Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff. Employment Eligibility Verification + If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date. 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.