Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Entomology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

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

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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.

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Position Information

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative postdoctoral research associate to join our research program at Texas A&M University to investigate the impact of biotic and environmental factors on the reproductive and overall health of honey bees (Apis mellifera), with a focus on uncovering the molecular mechanisms underlying these interactions. The main project investigator, Dr. Juliana Rangel (https://entomology.tamu.edu/people/rangel-juliana/), is based in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. This position involves close collaboration with co-principal investigators of Drs. Erick Motta (https://people.tamu.edu/~erick.motta/) and Nancy Ing (https://animalscience.tamu.edu/people/ing-nancy/), also at Texas A&M University.

Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct experiments with honey bees and associated parasites and pathogens

• Use molecular biology, microbiology, and omics-based approaches to study host-microbe-pathogen interactions

• Analyze microbiome and transcriptomic datasets

• Maintain detailed laboratory records and contribute to scientific publications

• Work closely with other researchers in a collaborative environment

• Assist with colony maintenance and routine laboratory and apiary tasks

Required Qualifications:
PhD in Entomology

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong background in molecular biology and microbiology

• Familiarity with bioinformatic tools for omics data analysis

• Demonstrated ability to write and publish first-author peer-reviewed manuscripts

• Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills

• Attention to detail and commitment to laboratory safety

• Ability to handle and lift laboratory and beekeeping equipment

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with honey bee biology and/or beekeeping practices

• Previous mentoring of undergraduate and/or graduate students

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster collaboration across departments and facilities.

Please attach to your completed application:

-Resume/CV

-List of professional references (3) with email and day phone numbers

-Cover letter detailing your research experience, qualifications and interest in the position.

In lieu of attaching documents, you can send the materials to jrangel@tamu.edu

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 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

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.