Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture-Project Management Proposed Minimum Salary $4,166.66 monthly Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description About Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, IHA The Texas A&M AgriLife, IHA, is the world’s first academic institute to bring together precision nutrition, responsive agriculture, and social and behavioral research to reduce diet-related chronic disease and lower health care costs in a way that supports producers and the environment. + Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture (https://iha.tamu.edu/) Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: + Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/) + Texas A&M AgriLife Research + College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/) + Texas A&M Forest Service + Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/) As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences 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, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information The post-doctoral research associate conducts research, mentors students, and publishes research findings as part of the research portfolio of the Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture (IHA). The IHA aims to improve human health by leading science-driven solutions in agriculture, nutrition and food systems in a way that supports economic prosperity, environmental sustainability and community well-being. The post-doctoral research associate focuses on investigating protein anabolic resistance following premature birth, using a preterm piglet model. Responsibilities: + In consultation with the PI, designs and executes experiments. + Performs statistical analysis of research experiments and results. + Supervises and provides training to junior- and mid-level technical support staff, graduate students, and/or undergraduate students. + Leads the writing of research-based publications. + Follows appropriate laboratory safety procedures for handling, disposing of and keeping inventory of hazardous chemicals. + Assists in coordinating lab inventory and equipment as directed. + Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: + Ability to work independently. + Excellent oral and written communication skills. + Desire and ability to work collaboratively and help maintain a supportive environment for all team members. + Highly organized and detail oriented. + Professional demeanor. + Ability to multi-task and establish effective working relationships. Other Requirements: + Ability to lift or move light, moderate, and heavy objects. Ability to exert light force. + Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends as needed. What You Need to Know Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife? When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents. In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following: + Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month + Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas + Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife Applicant Instructions Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife 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 prepopulate the online application. Required Documents: CV/ Resume Cover letter List of references Certifications/ additional documentation 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.