Postdoctoral Research Associate

5 days ago

College Station, Texas, United States Texas A&M University System Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Entomology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

- Develop and validate ant-derived DNA barcoding protocols to detect and identify invasive arthropod pests

- Conduct population genetic and genomic analyses (e.g., microsatellites, SNP genotyping, ddRADseq) to assess genetic diversity and population structure of target invasive species

- Design and perform microbiome sequencing and behavioral experiments to investigate microbial influences on fire ant behavior

- Collect, analyze, and archive research data; establish and maintain databases; and utilize computational tools for data analysis

- Perform experiments to evaluate the nutritional roles of endosymbionts in invasive pest ants

- Interpret data, prepare figures, draft research manuscripts, and present findings at scientific meetings

- Train and supervise research support staff, graduate students, and other lab personnel

- Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Education/Experience:

- Ph.D. in Entomology, Molecular Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Invasion Biology, Genomics, or a closely related field

- Ph.D. must be awarded no more than three years prior to the effective date of appointment

Required knowledge, skills or abilities:

- Ability to design and execute independent research projects

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities:

- Strong background in -omics techniques and bioinformatics

- Experience with large-scale population genetic/genomic analyses

- Strong publication record in relevant scientific journals

- Ability to create databases, perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks as directed by the supervisor

Please attach to your complete application:

CV/Resume

List of references with email and daytime phone numbers

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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