Postdoc position in Pharmacy at Texas A&M University

1. Postdoctoral Research Associate-1

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locations College Station, TX

time type Full time

job requisition idR-061500

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate-1

Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department Pharmacy - Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location College Station, 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 & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The School of Pharmacy is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve as a member of the Pharmaceutical Sciences team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education:

Appropriate PhD

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Expertise in basic lab techniques including flow cytometry, Western blot and real-time PCR

Preferred Education and Experience:

PhD in biology or Cancer biology

Experience in full-time research or scholarship, not enrolled in a formal academic program, but working under the mentorship of a senior scholar in preparation for an academic and/or research career

Prior experience with cancer biology and molecular biology techniques

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge in pharmaceutical characterization and evaluations, grant and manuscript writing and strong analytical skills.

Expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry, mammalian cell culture and rat/mouse in vivo protocols.

Responsibilities:

Research

Perform preclinical cancer research and assist in special research projects

Preparation of laboratory for experiments including preparation of products and cleaning work areas

Conduct invitro and invivo work

Conduct literature searches and reviews and continue to update knowledge and develop skills

Maintain accurate and complete records of all findings

Generate and display the results and interpret their implications

Administrative Duties

Actively participate as a member of a research team and attend and contribute to relevant meetings

Present research findings to colleagues and at conferences

Write progress reports and prepare results for publication and dissemination via presentations and the worldwide web

Write grants and manuscripts, teach professional pharmacy students, mentor students

Ordering of supplies

Performs other duties as assigned

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 committed to diversity.

2. Associate Research Scientist-2

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locations College Station, TX

time type Full time

job requisition idR-061501

Associate Research Scientist-2

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Pharmacy - Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, 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 & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 

Who we are 

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want 

The School of Pharmacy is looking for a Research Assistant to serve as a member of the Pharmaceutical Sciences team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Required Education and Experience:

Appropriate PhD

Three years' relevant professional experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Experience:

This position requires research training and experience in molecular biology, cancer etiology and cancer prevention  studies

Previous training in molecular biology, biochemistry, mammalian cell culture and rat/mouse in vivo protocols is desirable

Techniques including flow cytometry, Western blot, real-time PCR are essential 

Demonstrated ability through publications in journals of international repute

Experience in testing novel dosage forms in in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo

Experience working with diverse individuals and communities

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Good computer literacy including data-bases, standard software platforms, spread sheets and statistical analysis

Responsibilities:

Research

Conduct research on pharmacokinetics, in vitro-in vivo correlations, animal models of pathology, cell cultures.

Conduct literature searches and reviews and continue to update knowledge and develop skills.

Maintain accurate and complete records of all findings.

Generate and display the results and interpret their implications.

Present research findings to colleagues and at conferences. 

Write progress reports and prepare results for publication and dissemination via presentations and the World Wide Web.

Preparation of laboratory for experiments including preparation of solutions and cleaning work areas; this may require light to moderate lifting.

Correlated Duties.

Communicate with PI, liaise with collaborators within as well as outside TAMU to ensure alignment of expectations within project objectives as well lead, influence, and enlist support to other lab members.

Actively participate as a member of a research team and attend and contribute to relevant meetings.

Ordering of supplies

Performs other duties as assigned.

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 committed to diversity.