Postdoctoral Research Associate, Meat Science

Agrilife; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid holidays 12–15 annually

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan (Texas Teachers' or T:

Professional development

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include sample generation, lab assays, and dissemination of research findings, with opportunities to train graduate and undergraduate students.

Qualifications

• PhD in Animal Science with emphasis in meat science and muscle biology.
• Experience using statistical analysis software and data interpretation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Generate research samples through collection and processing.
• Execute laboratory assays to analyze meat quality and composition.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, IRB, and IACUC requirements.
• Draft and disseminate research summaries and peer‑reviewed articles.
• Contribute to grant proposals and project planning.
• Assist in training graduate and undergraduate students.

Skills

Statistical analysis software

Multitasking & teamwork

Education

PhD in Animal Science (meat science & muscle biology)

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

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

Responsibilities include sample generation, lab assays, and dissemination of research findings, with opportunities to train graduate and undergraduate students.