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Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Chemistry

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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The newly established Huang Research Group in the Department of Chemistry at Texas A&M University seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate how post-translational modifications regulate proteins involved in cell–cell adhesion. The research will integrate top-down proteomics, molecular engineering, and biochemical and cell-based approaches to connect protein modification states with molecular interactions and cellular function. The position offers an opportunity to develop and apply advanced protein mass spectrometry methods using state-of-the-art Fourier transform mass spectrometry (FTMS) instrumentation.

Opportunities to Contribute

  • Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots a Thermo Scientific Vanquish Neo liquid chromatography system coupled to a Tribrid Orbitrap mass spectrometer.
  • Develops and optimizes sample preparation, separation, and mass spectrometry methods for intact protein and proteoform characterization.
  • Designs and generates protein expression constructs.
  • Establishes and maintains stable mammalian cell lines and performs bacterial and mammalian cell culture.
  • Expresses, purifies, and characterizes proteins for top-down proteomics and studies of protein structure and function.
  • Analyzes research data, evaluate results, and develop hypotheses to guide subsequent experiments.
  • Assists, mentors, and supervises undergraduate and graduate student researchers.
  • Writes, contributes, attends and presents research findings at group meetings, collaborative discussions, and regional and national conferences.
  • Investigates how post-translational modifications influence protein interactions and the molecular regulation of cell–cell adhesion.
  • Supports daily laboratory operations and maintains a safe, organized research environment.
  • Performs other research-related duties as required by the project.

Qualifications

  • Appropriate PhD in a related field.
  • Duties may require moving heavy gas cylinders and tanks.

A well-qualified candidate may also possess:

  • PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, cell biology, or a related field, and at least one first-author publication reporting original doctoral research.
  • Hands-on experience in proteomics or metabolomics using liquid chromatography coupled to high-resolution mass spectrometry with knowledge of Orbitrap FTMS technology, charge-detection mass spectrometry, and top-down proteomics.
  • Experience characterizing intact proteins, proteoforms, and post-translational modifications.
  • Experience with bacterial and mammalian cell culture, molecular cloning, lentiviral transduction, and stable mammalian cell line generation.
  • Experience with protein chromatography.
  • Experience with biochemical or cell-based assays.
  • Familiarity with mass spectrometry data acquisition or analysis platforms, such as Xcalibur, Proteome Discoverer, ProSight, UniDec, TopPIC, or FragPipe.
  • Experience using R and/or Python for data analysis and visualization.
  • Leadership and interpersonal skills that support productive collaborations.
  • Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to learn new methods, critically evaluate scientific literature, and formulate testable hypotheses.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate’s education and experience. Special Note: Because all or a portion of your salary may be funded by grants or contracts, your continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future. Schedule/Location Note: Schedules may need to accommodate instrument availability and biological experiment timelines. Travel may be required for meetings and conferences.

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Why Texas A&M University?

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.

Texas A&M University’s Department of Chemistry is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www.chem.tamu.edu/

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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