Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

12–15 days of annual paid holidays

Tuition assistance for employees

Professional development support

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Bryan, Texas is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance understanding in microbial pathogenesis and immunology. The role involves designing and conducting in-vivo experiments, managing bacterial treatments, and performing data analysis.

The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree in a related field and possess substantial research experience. Benefits include medical insurance, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of research experience in bacterial-mediated therapies or mucosal immunology.
• Demonstrated expertise in mouse model experimentation, including survival studies or immune profiling.
• Prior publication record in peer-reviewed journals related to immunotherapy or autoimmune disorders.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct in-vivo experiments evaluating bacterial agents’ effects on immune responses.
• Administer bacterial treatments, monitor mouse health, and collect biological samples.
• Analyze immunological data and perform statistical analyses with software.

Skills

Research experience in bacterial-mediated therapies

Flow cytometry

Statistical analysis software (GraphPad Prism, R)

Mouse model experimentation

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or M.D.) in relevant field

Tools

ELISA

qPCR

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology

Location: Bryan, Texas. Job Type: Staff (Full‑time). Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Summary

This position will advance our understanding of bacterial‑mediated immunotherapies by designing and conducting experiments using mouse models of disease, with a focus on autoimmune disorders and related conditions.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct in‑vivo experiments evaluating bacterial agents’ effects on immune responses in mouse models of disease.
• Administer bacterial treatments, monitor mouse health, and collect biological samples (blood, tissue) for analysis; optimize protocols to ensure reproducibility and IACUC compliance.
• Analyze immunological data using flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR, and perform statistical analyses with GraphPad Prism or R to interpret outcomes.
• Maintain detailed electronic lab notebooks for publication and grant reporting.
• Draft and revise manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals; prepare figures, tables, and presentations for scientific conferences.
• Maintain mouse colonies, including breeding, genotyping, and record‑keeping; order supplies and reagents.
• Attend lab meetings, present progress updates to the principal investigator and team weekly, and participate in relevant seminars, workshops, and training.
• Contribute to grant proposals by providing preliminary data or written sections as requested.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or M.D.) in Microbiology, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related discipline.
• 2–3 years of research experience in bacterial‑mediated therapies or mucosal immunology.
• Demonstrated expertise in mouse model experimentation, including survival studies or immune profiling (flow cytometry, ELISA).
• Experience with statistical analysis software (GraphPad Prism, R) for immunological data interpretation.
• Prior publication record in peer‑reviewed journals related to immunotherapy or autoimmune disorders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. with a focus on immunology, microbiology, or immunotherapy from an accredited institution.
• Related experience in postdoctoral research with demonstrated expertise in immunology, microbiology, or mouse model experimentation.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and long‑term disability insurance.
• 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 programs, including free exercise programs and release time.
• Professional development: free LinkedIn Learning, support for conference attendance, and limited financial assistance for workshops.
• Tuition assistance for employees pursuing additional degrees and a Living Well program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.