Post Doctoral research Associate

Texas A&M Agrilife Research; College Station (TX); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Retirement benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station, TX invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate focused on meat science. The role supports research to improve quality, safety, and sustainability of meat and byproducts.

PhD in Animal Science with emphasis in meat science is required; strong skills in statistical analysis and ability to work collaboratively across teams are expected. This position is funded by grants and not eligible for remote work.

Formación

• PhD in Animal Science with emphasis in meat science and muscle biology.
• Experience with statistical analysis software.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Responsabilidades

• Generate research samples through collection and processing.
• Execute laboratory assays and ensure compliance with EHS, IRB, IACUC.
• Write and disseminate research summaries and articles; contribute to proposals.
• Support training of graduate and undergraduate students.

Conocimientos

Statistical analysis

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Educación

PhD in Animal Science (meat science)

Herramientas

Statistical software

Descripción del empleo

Job Title

Post Doctoral Research Associate

Agency: Texas A&M AgriLife Research Department Animal Science

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory.

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Job Summary

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will support research efforts in meat science. Focus will be placed on conducting advanced scientific research to improve or better understand the quality, safety, and sustainability of meat and its byproduct. This role is positioned at the research intersection of meat biochemical and compositional research and practical applications for the livestock and meat industries.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to, generation of research samples through collection and processing, execution of laboratory assays, fulfilling compliance related tasks for EHS, IRB, and IACUC, writing and disseminating research summaries and articles, contributing to research proposals, supporting the training of graduate and undergraduate students and, performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: PhD in Animal Science, with emphasis in meat science and muscle biology

Required Qualifications: Experience with statistical analysis software, Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience planning and executing meat science research, Prior experience in meat animal and carcass evaluation, Prior experience collecting samples in a commercial abattoir, Prior experience measuring meat quality attributes in laboratory, Prior experience writing and publishing peer reviewed manuscripts in meat related journals

Other Requirements: In order to be considered for this position prior to your doctoral degree being conferred, please attach a letter from your school’s official Graduate Office, Registrar’s Office or PhD Committee Chair certifying that all requirements for the doctoral degree have been met and stating the degree conferral date.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications.

Position Funding: This position is funded through grants or contracts. Continued employment is dependent upon ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance.

Flexible Work Arrangements: This position is not eligible for remote work.

Standard Start Dates: The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027; however, the Agency reserves the right to modify hiring timelines and start dates based on operational needs.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Important Notice Regarding H1-B Sponsorship: Your employment at Texas A&M AgriLife may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M AgriLife will NOT pay this fee. If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked. If actions taken during your employment result in the imposition of this fee, your employment will be terminated. To the extent that this statement conflicts with any applicable System or member Policy, Regulation, or Rule, this statement will control. We recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense regarding potential implications. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Benefits and Leave

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums)
• 12-15 annual paid holidays
• Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative
• Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.