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The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting-edge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia, industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu.edu/ .

What We Want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for exploring the how UV irradiation of C. difficile spores impacts mutation across the genome and how mutation in key metabolic pathways impact C. difficile pathogenesis. The selected candidate will also be responsible for the documentation/publication of their research findings, as well as training undergraduate and junior graduate students in the lab. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Salary will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate doctoral degree

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work in an organized and independent manner

• Strong interpersonal skills with willingness to work as part of a team

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Education and Experience:

• PhD. In Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related field

• Three to five years of experience performing molecular biology, genetics, and/or biochemical techniques

• Expertise in next-generation sequence analysis using R or Python

• Experience with animal models of infectious disease

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise in bacterial genetics, molecular biology, and/or biochemistry to join our team

Responsibilities:

• Research: Conduct research involving bacterial genetics and biochemistry, including collecting, recording, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting experimental data

• Documentation/Publishing: Analyze scientific literature to find new directions and techniques for research projects and prepare scientific manuscripts for publication

• Training: Train and assist with mentoring of undergraduate and junior graduate students in the lab

• Lab Duties: Maintain the work area and lab environment and perform other duties as assigned

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.

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