Postdoctoral Research Associate - Texas AgriLife Research - Texas A&M University - College Station/Bryan

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities include conducting an independent research in Arabidopsis transcriptional regulation mediated by osmotic stress, small RNA, and epigenetic mechanisms. The assigned work will include sample preparation for microarray analysis, microarray data analysis, real-time PCR analysis, small RNA analysis, mutant screening, protoplast transient assay, biochemical analysis, microscopy/image analysis, presentation of research accomplishment and preparation of research manuscripts
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D or equivalent in molecular biology/biochemistry/genetics or related field.
  • At least 2 years of laboratory research experience.
  • Basic bioinformatic and office computer skills.
  • Experience with Arabidopsis thaliana is desired.
Strong interest in plant biology and commitment to the experimental science are essential. Independent thinking, ability to interact and share the expertise with fellow scientists. Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment. Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to diversity.

From humble beginnings in 1876 as Texas' first public institution of higher learning, to a bustling 5,000-acre campus with a nationally recognized faculty, Texas A&M University is one of a select few universities with land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant designations. With an enrollment of about half men and half women, 25 percent of the freshman class are the first in their family to attend college. Here, 38,000-plus undergraduates and more than 9,000 graduate students have access to world-class research programs and award-winning faculty. Texas A&M has two branch campuses, one in Galveston, Texas, and one in the Middle Eastern country of Qatar.
This research-intensive flagship university with 10 colleges was recently ranked first in the nation by The Washington Monthly for "tangible contributions to the public interest." U.S. News and World Report ranked Texas A&M third nationally as a "best value" among public universities. Many degree programs are ranked among the top 10 in the country.

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