Postdoctoral Scholar

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar - Employee Percent time: 100%

Location: Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. 

Anticipated start: Summer 2022, but the start date is flexible.

Position duration: One year, renewable.

Salary: The starting salary is commensurate with experience and similar positions in the College Station area.

The Polymenis Lab is hiring one postdoctoral scholar to join projects on how protein synthesis modulates the division of cells. This position is funded by an NIH R01 grant. We have identified a group of mRNAs that are translated dynamically in the cell cycle, impacting cellular metabolism, cell division kinetics, nuclear division, and longevity (see EMBO J - PMID: 28057705; eLife - PMID: 32432546; Genetics - PMID: PMID: 34849864). Our goal is to understand how these mRNAs are regulated in the cell cycle and how they control cell division and longevity. Please visit our website for more information on our group, research interests, and publications: https://sites.google.com/site/thepolymenislab/

The main duties of the postdoctoral scholar are to:

Lead existing research projects concerning experiments' design, execution, and analysis.

Establish independent research projects, present at scientific meetings, and write peer-reviewed publications.

Learn new laboratory procedures and techniques as needed.

Form part of multidisciplinary research collaborations.

Contribute to training/supervision of undergraduate students in the lab.

QUALIFICATIONS

A strong publication record and a Ph.D. in biological sciences. Candidates with a background in molecular biology and general microbial techniques are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae with a complete list of publications - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter, stating your scientific background and interest.

Reference requirements

Please provide the names and complete contact information for 3 references. Reference letters will be requested for candidates who passed the initial selection criteria and moved onto the list of finalists.

Apply link: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AgriLife_Research_External/job/College-Station-AL-RSCH/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R-049493

Contact: Please also email me (michael.polymenis@ag.tamu.edu) the above (CV, cover letter, reference names).

CAMPUS INFORMATION

Texas A&M is a top public research university located in the second-fastest-growing area in Texas, home to ~300K inhabitants, near Austin, Houston, and Dallas. State-of-the-art equipment and facilities are available in our lab, department, and the university. Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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.