Job Title Research Scientist Agency Texas A&M University Department Vet Med - Physiology & Pharmacology 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 pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service . Who we are The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (http://vetmed.tamu.edu/) (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of vet erinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major vet erinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of vet erinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Vet erinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs . What we want The Research Scientist, under direction, conducts independent research in the field of Aryl hydrocarbon Receptor biology, hepatology and toxicology. Utilizes techniques in molecular biology, biochemistry and multiomics to design and perform experiments. Writes research papers, articles, publications, and will participate in scientific conferences for research presentations. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty to initiate and perform novel research projects and grant applications. What you need to know Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience. Resume/Cover Letter: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended . Please Note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding. Required Education and Experience + PhD in a related field + Six years of related experience in a specialized and relevant field of research Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Advance knowledge in molecular biology, pharmacology, and toxicology + Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions or conclusions + Ability to compile and analyze data + Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals, agencies, and other entities to encourage cooperative strategies or develop information and interpret findings + Excellent verbal and written skills in order to prepare technical and research papers, grant applications, and publish and communicate findings to peers and at conferences. + Advanced working knowledge of computers to store, process and analyze data + Must be detail oriented + Ability to handle stressful situations and meet deadlines. Responsibilities + Research: Develops and implements strategic goals for the lab and presents to Principal Investigator. Develops and oversees new projects to include but not limited to program analysis and possible sources of potential sponsored funding. Independently conducts research projects, constructs tests or assist with construction of tests, and collaborates with other researchers. Collects data and conducts analyses by interpreting, drawing conclusions and documenting the data. Conducts literature searches in order to stay current with ongoing research in a specific field or project. Perform routine laboratory tasks such as preparing laboratory for annual inspections, managing transgenic mice colonies, ordering and perform related duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position. + Mentoring/Supervision: Supervises laboratory personnel. Conducts hiring, terminating, training, conducting performance evaluations, disciplining, delegating, and monitoring employee’s work. + Publications/Presentations: Compiles data and prepares research manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals. Present research results to other researchers, committees, faculty, and at scientific meetings. + Other Duties: May apply for grants or contracts. May have teaching responsibilities. Performs other duties as assigned. Why Texas A&M University ? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month + Automatically enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/) + Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 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.