Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency
Texas A&M University

Department
School of Engineering Medicine

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Houston, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

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

The School of Engineering Medicine in collaboration with Texas A&M College of Engineering, Texas A&M School of Medicine and the state's top-ranked Houston Methodist Hospital offer an innovative medical school program called ENMED. This program was established to transform healthcare through translational interdisciplinary research, the development of medical technologies, and the development and training of "Physicianeers." ENMED delivers a revolutionary blended curriculum with focus on innovation and entrepreneurship where students receive a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Engineering degree in the same four years.

What we want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will bioengineer novel solutions for the systemic or local delivery of mRNA Therapeutics. The program seeks to generate novel RNA Nanomedicines and effective RNA Delivery Systems in the Center for Cardiovascular Regeneration at Houston Methodist Research Institute.

What you need to know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire's education and experience.

Location: Houston, TX

Schedule: Full-Time

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education and Experience

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in quantitative sciences and engineering but also a background in RNA biology, biochemistry or cell biology.
• One year of postdoctoral experience is preferable.
• Training in molecular biology, genetics or biochemistry.

Responsibilities:

• Research - Aid in the exploration of the following: Develop novel therapeutics delivery systems. Delivery of mRNA using electroporation, physicochemical approaches such as microfluidic channel membrane modulation, focused ultrasound, and lipid nanoparticles. Generate novel RNA Nanomedicines. Effective RNA delivery systems.

• Data Analysis - Collects, compiles, and analyzes data. Documents and interprets results of experiments and report to the Principal Investigator. Assist the Pl with the preparation and presentation of completed analysis. Prepare data from charts, figures, and manuscripts for papers, meetings, publication, and journals. Preparation of slides for presentation at scientific conferences and meetings. Use applicable software to create database, perform statistical analysis, present data and perform other computer related tasks as directed by supervisor.

• General Laboratory Operation - Operate all the instrumentation needed for projects and compiling data; makes and records observations and measurements. Coordinates with Principal Investigator to write and present scientific papers, grant proposals, and manuscripts for publication. Participate in joint projects involving faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and technicians.

• Meetings - Participate in weekly lab meetings with the center and other departments. Participate in joint projects involving the laboratory team. Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University?

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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