Research fellow - and biology

About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Texas A&M AgriLife Research

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Job Title
Research Associate

Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department
Entomology

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Position Information
We are seeking a Research Associate to work on projects related to screwworm biology, especially as it relates to Sterile Insect Technique. Coordinate with research colleagues in the Department of Entomology (Dr. Keyan Zhu Salzman, Dr. Jeffery Tomberlin, others) on a project conducted by a team of researchers evaluating alternative radiation sources for the implementation of Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) to control screwworm flies and other control strategies. Coordinate activities with Dr. Suresh Pillai and his team at the National Center for Electron Beam Research at Texas A&M University, and other colleagues at Texas A&M University and the USDA.

Responsibilities

Design, plan, conduct, and coordinate experiments in support of screwworm SIT project(s)

Conduct biological assays associated with e-Beam, X-ray, and gamma radiation-treated blow flies.

Rearing/maintenance of blow fly colonies

Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques of routine research; keep detailed records of data.

Use computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data analysis, statistical analysis, and technical evaluation of research experiments and results

Summarize results for scientific and clientele-oriented publications.

Install, operate, and/or repair research equipment

Assist in basic lab management and insect care, as necessary.

Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.

Two years of related professional experience in insect rearing in a lab setting, particularly blow fly rearing.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's in Entomology, Biology or equivalent.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students, and staff.

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Detail-oriented with the ability to organize tasks and prioritize work with minimal supervision.

Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Experience with life history trait analyses.

Experience with experimental design and statistical analysis with biological systems.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas

Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Required Documents

Resume/CV

List of References with email and daytime phone number(s)

Security and Background Checks
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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