Postdoctoral Research Associate
Texas A&M University System
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Nutrition
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
+ Conduct multiomics studies to identify candidate traits using transcriptomics, epigenomics, and phenomics data
+ Analyze transcriptomic and epigenomic data, including mouse morphology, physiology, and growth characteristics of embryos, to identify genes and traits that can be targeted for future clinical therapies
+ Develop and manage databases to store and organize multiomics data
+ Develop and implement data visualization tools to communicate results to stakeholders
+ Collaborate with other members of the research team to integrate genomics and phenomics data and develop new approaches for improving the Developmental Origins of Health and Diseases
+ Prepare scientific manuscripts and present research findings at scientific conferences and meetings
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Ph.D. in Genetics, Animal Science, or closely related discipline.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
+ Demonstrated track record of scientific publications.
+ Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others
Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:
+ Strong background in genomics, genetics, and statistical analyses.
+ Experience with transcriptomic and epigenomic data analysis.
+ Proficiency in programming languages, such as R and Python, for data analysis and visualization.
+ 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.
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