Postdoctoral Research Associate

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- Working at Texas A&M## Postdoctoral Research AssociateApply: Houston, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-098210Job TitlePostdoctoral Research AssociateAgencyTexas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartmentIBT
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- RamosProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationHouston, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description
Our CommitmentTexas 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 areAs one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health 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 wantThe Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research in stem cell biology, lung developmental biology, epithelial cell fate specification, and human disease modeling. The position will focus on human pluripotent stem cell-derived airway and lung epithelial models, including region-specific airway basal stem cells, hillock-like airway epithelial cells, distal airway/alveolar differentiation, epithelial maturation, disease modeling and lung epithelial injury/regeneration. What you need to knowSchedule: Occasional work on weekends and/or after normal business hours may be required for cell culture maintenance, time-sensitive experiments, animal monitoring, or sample processing

Responsibilities:
Research* Conduct independent and collaborative research related to human pluripotent stem cell-derived airway and alveolar epithelial differentiation, regional lung epithelial identity, and lung disease modeling.
* Develop, optimize, and perform hPSC maintenance, directed lung differentiation, airway basal cell differentiation, ALI culture, distal airway/alveolar differentiation, and related in vitro disease-modeling experiments.
* Design and execute hypothesis-driven studies related to epithelial cell fate specification, airway/lung epithelial maturation, hillock-like epithelial cell development, basal cell regional identity, and fibrosis
- or disease-associated epithelial remodeling.
* Perform and analyze molecular, cellular, imaging, and functional assays, including flow cytometry, immunostaining, microscopy, qPCR, sequencing sample preparation, and other standard or advanced cell and molecular biology approaches.
* Assist with animal xenograft model experiments, tissue/sample collection, and downstream analysis in accordance with approved institutional protocols, as needed.
* Analyze, interpret, and summarize experimental data; maintain accurate and timely research records; troubleshoot complex protocols; and contribute to the development of standard operating procedures and quality-control practices.
* Prepare figures, written summaries, manuscripts, abstracts, and progress reports. Contribute intellectually to research papers, articles, publications, and grant-related materials.Mentoring* Assist with mentoring and training students, research assistants, and other laboratory personnel in hPSC culture, lung differentiation protocols, experimental design, data organization, laboratory techniques, safety procedures, and responsible research practices.
* Support a collaborative laboratory environment by helping junior lab members develop technical skills, experimental rigor, and scientific reasoning.Presentations* Prepare and present research findings in laboratory meetings, institutional seminars, scientific conferences, and other small or large group settings.
* Actively participate in the preparation of technical progress reports, sponsor updates, and research presentations related to funded projects.Department/Laboratory Research Support* Support laboratory organization, reagent preparation, inventory management, protocol documentation, equipment maintenance, sample tracking, data management, and coordination with sequencing, histology, imaging, flow cytometry, animal, or other core facilities.
* Assist with biosafety, stem cell, and animal research documentation as needed. Participate in maintaining compliance with institutional policies, approved research protocols, and laboratory safety requirements.
* Perform other research-related duties as assigned.
* Perform other duties as assignedQualificationsRequired Education* PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree, in biology, biomedical sciences, stem cell biology, developmental biology, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, cancer biology, physiology, or a related field.Preferred Qualifications* Experience in stem cell biology, developmental biology, epithelial biology, lung biolog