Associate Research Scientist

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Associate Research Scientist to join their dynamic Veterinary Integrative Biosciences team. This exciting role involves performing T2T genome assembly and bioinformatic analysis of mammalian genomes, as well as mentoring Ph.D. students. The successful candidate will develop innovative analytical pipelines and contribute to groundbreaking genomic research. With a commitment to collaboration and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment while making significant contributions to the field of genomics.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Free exercise programs

Retirement plan enrollment

Living Well program

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Genetics and Genomics required.
• 3 years of post-graduate work in bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bioinformatic analysis of genome sequence data.
• Mentor postdoctoral staff and graduate students.
• Develop and prepare grant proposals.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Python

R

Comparative Genomics

Communication Skills

Mentorship

Grant Writing

Education

Ph.D. in Genetics and Genomics

Job description

Job Title

Associate Research Scientist

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Veterinary Integrative Biosciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

Are you a passionate and innovative scientist looking to make groundbreaking contributions in genomics? Join our Veterinary Integrative Biosciences team as an Associate Research Scientist! In this exciting role, you will perform T2T genome assembly and bioinformatic analysis of mammalian genome sequences, utilizing both published and newly generated DNA sequence data. You'll have the opportunity to develop new approaches and analytical pipelines for comparing and visualizing genome alignments and create novel comparative genomic applications to identify candidate disease regions and regions of adaptive significance. Additionally, you'll oversee and supervise other scientific staff and mentor Ph.D. students in the laboratory. If you're ready to advance your career and be part of a dynamic and collaborative research environment, apply now and help us push the boundaries of genomic science!

The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences ( VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs .

Opportunities to Contribute

• Bioinformatics: Conduct bioinformatic analysis of mammalian genome sequence data using computer software for genome assembly, sequence alignment, QC, phylogenomic, and molecular evolutionary analysis.

• Mentorship: Mentor postdoctoral staff and graduate student researchers.

• Grant Writing/Preparation: Develop and prepare text and budgetary information for grant proposals and review draft proposals for accuracy and content.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Genetics and Genomics

• Three years of post-graduate work in bioinformatics and developing analytical pipelines.

The candidate must possess relevant experience in mammalian comparative genomic analysis and satellite biology as demonstrated through high-impact publications in peer-reviewed journals.

A well-qualified candidate will also possess

• Ph.D. with relevant experience in whole genome assembly of mammalian genomes.

• Experience with comparative genomic approaches.

• Experience with feline genomics and biology.

• Experience in satellite structure, function, and evolution.

• Proficiency with programming in Python and R.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience

Schedule/Location : This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends and may require up to 5-10% or more travel.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

What You Need to Do

Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

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.

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 leasteight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher 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 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.