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Our Commitment

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.

Who we are 

IBT is an internationally recognized leader in biomedical and health science research located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX, with strengths in Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases, Epigenetics, Precision Medicine, Genomics, Cancer/Stem Cell Biology, and Therapeutic Discovery. The Texas Medical Center (TMC), the world’s largest medical complex, is at the forefront of advancing life sciences. IBT is part of the Gulf Coast Consortia, which affords multiple opportunities for career development, access to state-of-art research cores, and collaboration with TMC institutions, such as University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Methodist Research Institute.

What we want

The Institute of Biosciences and Technology (IBT) of Texas A&M Health Science Center is seeking highly skilled and motivated postdoctoral candidates to join the laboratory of Dr. Julian Hurdle, to pursue interdisciplinary research in host pathogen interactions and therapeutic discovery. The Hurdle lab conducts research in antibiotic resistance mechanisms from patient samples, collaborative discovery of anti-infective therapeutics, and bacterial pathogenesis.

Job Description Summary:  

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct research in the discovery and characterization of anti-infective therapeutics and bacterial pathogenesis focused on mechanisms underlying the gastrointestinal diseases and post-infection complications. Provide broad training to develop independent, highly motivated scientists in an outstanding collaborative environment that integrates basic and translational sciences.

What you need to know

Salary:   Commensurate (Based on candidates qualifications)

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Required Education and Experience:

• Appropriate PhD in Biology, Genetics, Pathology, Microbiology, infectious Diseases, Host Pathogen Interactions, Molecular Biology, or related science.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be literate in the English language and able to comprehend and follow both written and verbal instructions.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Laboratory research experience in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry and animal models of infectious diseases are preferred. Applicants should have strong interest in laboratory research.

• Additional experimental formats in the laboratory include tissue culture for in vitro experimentation (major emphasis) and in vivo animal work (major emphasis).

• A record of published work that is commensurate with experience.

• Proficient in standard molecular biology laboratory techniques, such as RT-qPCR, Western blotting, tissue culture, immunoprecipitations, ELISA, tissue staining, fluorescence microscopy, and flow cytometry.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

• Research Experiments - Responsible for evaluation, selection, and application of standard techniques. Will conduct standard molecular biology laboratory techniques, such as RT-qPCR, Western blotting, tissue culture, immunoprecipitations, ELISA, tissue staining, fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, animal experimentation, cell biology and genomics.

• Research Data - Keeps detailed records of data. Uses computers and laboratory equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, technical evaluation and presentation of research experiments and results.  Evaluates and summarizes results for insertion in scientific publications and presentations.  

• Collaborations - Conducts literature searches and reviews, attends seminars, lab meetings and journal clubs. Participates in joint projects involving faculty, lab personnel and graduate students. Contribute as participant in research grant proposals, paper reviews, and provide publishable reports for journal presentation. This will include library research into new approaches.

• Laboratory Maintenance - Installs, operates, and/or repairs research equipment. Assists with maintaining lab equipment, stocks, and ordering supplies and equipment. 

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.?

• Health, dental, vision, life 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.

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.