Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Vector-Pathogen Biology

Texas A&M University System; Bushland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Bushland, TX seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct investigations in entomology, vector biology, plant virology, and vector–pathogen interactions under Dr. Kiran Gadhave.

The role involves leading projects, applying molecular techniques, and publishing in peer‑reviewed journals while mentoring students and coordinating lab activities at Crop Stress Lab in Bushland.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Entomology, Plant Pathology, Plant Virology, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, RT-PCR, RT-qPCR/qPCR, cloning, and sequence analysis.
• Ability to independently design, execute, troubleshoot, and interpret complex experiments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for manuscript preparation and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on plant virus–insect vector interactions across molecular, organismal, and ecological scales.
• Design and conduct vector–pathogen transmission experiments under controlled conditions.
• Perform molecular diagnostics (PCR, RT-PCR, RT-qPCR) to detect pathogens in vectors and hosts.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and collaborate across disciplines.
• Prepare manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals and contribute to grants and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety and lab safety requirements; manage lab resources and schedules.

Skills

Molecular biology

Vector biology

PCR/RT-qPCR

Laboratory leadership

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Entomology/Plant Pathology/Plant Virology

Tools

PCR/qPCR

Sequencing analysis

Bioinformatics

Protein–protein interaction assays

Job description

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Bushland, TX seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct investigations in entomology, vector biology, plant virology, and vector–pathogen interactions under Dr. Kiran Gadhave.

The role involves leading projects, applying molecular techniques, and publishing in peer‑reviewed journals while mentoring students and coordinating lab activities at Crop Stress Lab in Bushland.