Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Food Science & Technology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Duties

• Conduct fungal fermentation ( Monascus) experiments to develop bioactive compounds.

• Collaborate with industry partners in pharmaceutical and food R&D sectors.

• Screen and characterize new probiotic strains for functional applications.

• Perform microbiome analysis to support research objectives.

• Develop and optimize microbial production of functional materials.

• Operate and maintain analytical instruments, including HPLC and GC, for compound analysis.

• Prepare research reports, presentations, and manuscripts for publication.

• Mentor undergraduate/graduate students and contribute to a collaborative lab environment.

• Other duties as assigned

Equipment Usage

• Laboratory Equipment for Fermentation -Bioreactor/Fermenter -Incubators (e.g., for fungal and probiotic cultures)

• Analytical Instruments -High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) -Gas Chromatography (GC)

• Microbiological Tools -Autoclave -Laminar Flow Hood -Microscopes (for strain analysis -ELISA Machine

• General Computing, Data Analysis, STAT analysis and Documentation -Computer

Required Education

• Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, or a related field.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with molecular analysis of gene expression, mouse/rodent colony management, Histochemistry

• Prior industry experience in pharmaceutical or food R&D sectors.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good communication and computer skills

• Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.