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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University

Kingsville, TX • On-site

$50K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Design and optimize cardiac patches and injectable biotherapeutics using advanced biomaterials and nanovesicle technologies.

  • Perform microsurgeries and longitudinal studies on small animal models of myocardial infarction or heart failure to evaluate therapeutic outcomes.

  • Utilize advanced imaging and histological techniques to analyze cardiac function and tissue remodeling.


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Job description

Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Pharmacy - Instruction
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Kingsville, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The College of Pharmacy is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve as a member of the Pharmaceutical Sciences team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.
What You Need to Know
Salary Range: Starting Salary $50,000.00 to (Based on selected hire's qualifications)
Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Responsibilities:
Research and Lab Operations
  • Design and Fabrication: Lead the development and optimization of cardiac patches and injectable biotherapeutics using advanced biomaterials and nanovesicle technologies.
  • Animal Models: Perform microsurgeries and longitudinal studies using small animal models of myocardial infarction or heart failure to evaluate therapeutic outcomes.
  • Data Acquisition: Utilize advanced imaging (e.g., echocardiography, MRI) and histological techniques to analyze cardiac function and tissue remodeling.
  • Documentation & Writing: Summarize results and draft high-quality manuscripts for publication in top-tier journals. Assist in the preparation of technical progress reports for sponsors (e.g., NIH, AHA).
  • Lab Maintenance: Ensure the worksite and specialized equipment (e.g., 3D bioprinters, surgical stations) are prepared, cleaned, and maintained according to safety standards.

Mentoring and Leadership
  • Assist, mentor, and supervise PhD/PharmD students and undergraduate researchers working on cardiac repair projects
  • Manage project timelines and ensure team compliance with laboratory protocols

Presentations & Dissemination
  • Prepare and deliver presentation materials for departmental seminars and major national/international conferences (e.g., SFB, AHA)
  • Actively participate in the preparation of grant applications and technical reports

Professional Development
  • Participate in relevant seminars, workshops, or training to enhance skills
  • Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications
Required Education
  • Appropriate PhD in a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Expertise in cell culture (specifically cardiomyocytes or stem cells) and biomaterial characterization.
  • Proficiency in animal handling and/or surgical techniques.
  • Strong analytical skills for processing physiological and molecular data.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for high-impact publishing.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to laboratory safety.

Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
  • 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: Free exercise programs and release time
  • Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
  • Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
  • Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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