Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Chemistry

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

Texas A&M University's Department of Chemistry is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct cutting-edge research in the area of radical S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) enzyme biochemistry and mechanism. This position will utilize protein overexpression, anaerobic protein purification techniques, and a variety of bioanalytical, spectroscopic, and structural approaches, including electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy, to investigate enzyme function and reaction mechanisms. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will perform studies focused on trapping and characterizing reaction intermediates, contribute to research publications, proposals, and scientific presentations, and maintain laboratory facilities and equipment. The role also involves collaborating with faculty and researchers, mentoring and supervising student researchers and graduate students, and communicating research findings to both small and large scientific audiences through presentations and other scholarly activities.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Conducts specialized research in the area of radical SAM enzyme biochemistry and mechanism.

• Employs protein overexpression, anaerobic methods for protein purification, and various bioanalytical tools to assess protein purity and properties.

• Utilizes electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy alongside advanced spectroscopic and structural approaches to study enzymes of interest.

• Pursues the precise trapping and characterization of reaction intermediates.

• Analyzes research data, summarizes results, and actively writes and contributes figures to research papers, articles, publications, and proposals.

• Collaborates effectively with other researchers and/or faculty on project milestones.

• Assists with the preparation, routine cleaning, and safety of the worksite, as well as the specialized maintenance of laboratory equipment.

• Assists, mentors, and/or supervises undergraduate student researchers and/or graduate students working on research related to the project.

• Fosters a safe, collaborative, and productive environment within the research lab.

• Prepares detailed presentation materials on individual research topics and/or related scientific literature for delivery to small and/or large groups.

• Participates in project discussions and contributes to necessary technical progress reports.

  

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field.

A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:

• Previous experience in a related field.

• Excellent verbal and written skills.

• Presentation skills.

• Analytical skills.

• Attention to detail.

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

Special Note: Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future.

What you need to do:

Select the Apply button to begin your application. Submitting a cover letter and resume is strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Texas A&M University’s Department of Chemistry is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www.chem.tamu.edu/      

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M 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  

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

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 prepopulate 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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