Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Role

The Postdoctoral Research Associate at Texas A&M University will conduct research focused on the structure, function, and interactions of membrane proteins. Research may involve native mass spectrometry, membrane protein biochemistry and biophysics, structural biology, and complementary approaches to investigate protein-lipid, protein-ligand, and protein-protein interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct independent research investigating membrane protein structure, function, and molecular interactions using biochemical, biophysical, structural, and/or mass spectrometry approaches.
• Develop and optimize experimental methods, analyze and interpret data, and maintain appropriate research records.
• Prepare research results for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at scientific meetings.
• Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and research proposals.
• Work collaboratively with members of the laboratory and external collaborators.
• Provide scientific and technical guidance to graduate and undergraduate researchers as appropriate.
• Participate in laboratory meetings, maintain relevant instrumentation and research resources, follow laboratory safety procedures, and engage in professional development activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PhD in a related field.
• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Structural Biology, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.
• Research experience in biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, mass spectrometry, or a related area.
• Experience in membrane protein biochemistry, mass spectrometry, structural biology, or related biophysical approaches.
• Strong research and communication skills.
• Ability to design and conduct independent research experiments.
• Analyze and interpret scientific data.
• Maintain accurate research records.
• Communicate research findings effectively in written and oral formats.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Occasional travel to scientific conferences or collaborating institutions may be required.

Some experiments may require work outside normal business hours.