Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Animal Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will examine the epigenetic regulation of the paternal genome and subsequent role in embryo development in the Luense Lab (https://animalscience.tamu.edu/people/luense-lacey/) at Texas A&M University.

Contribute to research projects focused on the mechanisms that establish the paternal epigenome and how it subsequently regulates embryo development. Responsible for leading research with mammalian animal model systems. Use multi-omic approaches to investigate the paternal and embryonic epigenomes. Have ample opportunities to collaborate with investigators and partners from various institutions.

• Assist with writing grant proposals, manuscripts, and presentation of research results at academic symposiums/lab meetings.

• Train junior lab members.

Required Education and Experience:

• PhD in reproductive biology, cell and developmental biology, genetics, or similar field

• Molecular biology experience.

• Animal research

• Conducting statistical analyses.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Embryo production and culture

• Genomic sequencing experience (RNAseq, ATACseq, ChIP-Seq)

• Understanding of genomic sequencing analysis

• Demonstrated publication record.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with others.

• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

• Ability to communicate results, interpretations, and recommendations and answer complex questions internally and externally.

• Willingness to participate in meetings with stakeholders/industry representatives.

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.

As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

  Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

• Prospective employee benefits

• Retirement programs

• Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

• Strategic plan