Postdoc in molecular biophysics

Women In Science; College Station (TX); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Texas A&M University in College Station seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate or Research Technician to lead and support research linking nutrition, lipid metabolism, and neurodegeneration. The role spans in vivo mouse models and mammalian cell culture, within an interdisciplinary lab environment at the Kurouski Laboratory.

The successful candidate will collaborate across biophysics, molecular biology, and disease pathology, contribute to data analysis, and assist with manuscript

Qualifikationen

• B.S./M.S. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Animal Science, Biomedical Sciences, or related with lab bench experience.
• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Biophysics, or related with peer‑reviewed publications.
• Hands‑on experience working with laboratory mice (in vivo handling, dosing, tissue collection).
• Technical experience in eukaryotic cell culture and standard molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid isolation, PCR/RT-qPCR, protein analysis).
• Excellent organizational, record‑keeping, and communication skills, able to work independently and collaboratively.

Aufgaben

• Manage, maintain, and execute in vivo studies using transgenic and wild-type mouse models.
• Oversee colony management, breeding, weaning, genotyping, health monitoring, and tissue harvesting/processing.
• Conduct in vitro studies using mammalian/eukaryotic cell lines (neuronal cultures, inducible expression systems).
• Perform molecular and cell biology assays including cloning, transfection, stable cell line selection, RT-qPCR, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, and viability assays.
• Collaborate across spectroscopic, biochemical, and biophysical workflows.
• Maintain rigorous documentation, assist with lab safety, analyze datasets, and contribute to manuscript preparation.

Kenntnisse

In vivo mouse handling

Cell culture (mammalian)

Molecular biology techniques

RT-qPCR

Western blotting

Immunofluorescence

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Ausbildung

B.S./M.S. in Biochemistry or Neuroscience

Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Cell Biology/Neuroscience

Tools

Genotyping

Transgenic mouse models

Colony management

Jobbeschreibung

Texas A&M University

College Station, TX

Job posting number: #7373410

Posted: November 10, 2026

Job Description

The Kurouski Laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Texas A&M University is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Postdoctoral Research Associate or Research Technician to lead and support research investigating the fundamental links between nutrition, lipid metabolism, and neurodegeneration.

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary, highly collaborative research environment bridging biophysics, molecular biology, and disease pathology. The project focuses on utilizing murine disease models and eukaryotic cell culture systems to uncover how specific dietary and metabolic interventions modulate neurodegenerative mechanisms, protein aggregation, and downstream cellular health.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and execute in vivo studies utilizing transgenic and wild-type mouse models of neurodegenerative disease.
• Oversee colony management, including animal breeding, weaning, genotyping, health monitoring, and tissue harvesting/processing.
• Conduct in vitro studies using mammalian/eukaryotic cell lines (e.g., neuronal cultures, inducible expression systems).
• Perform core molecular and cell biology assays, including molecular cloning, plasmid transfection/electroporation, stable cell line selection, RT-qPCR, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, and cell viability/mitochondrial assays.
• Collaborate closely with lab members across spectroscopic, biochemical, and biophysical analytical workflows.
• Maintain rigorous experimental documentation, assist with lab safety protocols, analyze datasets, and contribute to manuscript preparation (postdoctoral level).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• For Technician: B.S. or M.S. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Animal Science, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline with prior laboratory bench experience.
• For Postdoc: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Biophysics, or a related discipline with a record of peer-reviewed publication.
• Hands‑on experience working with laboratory mice (in vivo handling, dosing, tissue collection, and protocol adherence).
• Demonstrated technical experience in eukaryotic cell culture and standard molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid isolation, PCR/RT-qPCR, protein analysis).
• Excellent organizational, record‑keeping, and communication skills, with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with mouse colony management and breeding logistics (setting breeding pairs, pedigree tracking, ear‑tagging/tail-snip genotyping).
• Prior research experience in neurodegenerative models (e.g., TDP-43, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease) or nutritional/diet-intervention studies.
• Familiarity with inducible mammalian cell culture systems (e.g., Tet-On/Dox-inducible platforms) or antibiotic selection kill curves.

Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

More Info

Job posting number: #7373410

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Employer Location: Texas A&M University

College Station, TX

United States

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