Post Doctoral research Associate

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Zusammenfassung

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station, Texas seeks a Post Doctoral Research Associate to advance meat science research, focusing on quality, safety, and sustainability of meat and byproducts. The role bridges meat biochemistry and practical livestock industry applications.

PhD in Animal Science is required; experience with statistical analysis software and strong collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Multitasking

Cooperation

Ausbildung

PhD in Animal Science

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Jobbeschreibung

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

Job Description

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.

Position Information

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

• 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
• 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.

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

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