Post Doctoral research Associate
Texas A&M AgriLife Research
Summary
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will support research efforts in meat science. Focus will be placed on conducting advanced scientific research to improve or better understand the quality, safety, and sustainability of meat and its byproduct. This role is positioned at the research intersection of meat biochemical and compositional research and practical applications for the livestock and meat industries.
Job description
Job Summary
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will support research efforts in meat science. Focus will be placed on conducting advanced scientific research to improve or better understand the quality, safety, and sustainability of meat and its byproduct. This role is positioned at the research intersection of meat biochemical and compositional research and practical applications for the livestock and meat industries.
Responsibilities
- Generation of research samples through collection and processing
- Execution of laboratory assays
- Fulfilling compliance related tasks for EHS, IRB, and IACUC
- Writing and disseminating research summaries and articles
- Contributing to research proposals
- Supporting the training of graduate and undergraduate students
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience: PhD in Animal Science, with emphasis in meat science and muscle biology.
Required Qualifications: Experience with statistical analysis software; ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience planning and executing meat science research; prior experience in meat animal and carcass evaluation; prior experience collecting samples in a commercial abattoir; prior experience measuring meat quality attributes in laboratory; prior experience writing and publishing peer reviewed manuscripts in meat related journals.
Requirements
- PhD in Animal Science, with emphasis in meat science and muscle biology
- Experience with statistical analysis software
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
- Prior experience planning and executing meat science research
- Prior experience in meat animal and carcass evaluation
- Prior experience collecting samples in a commercial abattoir
- Prior experience measuring meat quality attributes in laboratory
- Prior experience writing and publishing peer reviewed manuscripts in meat related journals
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Employee Wellness Initiative
- Professional Development and Training
Company overview
Texas A&M AgriLife Research is the premier agricultural and life sciences research agency of the State of Texas and a key component of the Texas A&M University System. Established in 1887 as the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, the agency was rebranded in 2008 to better reflect its comprehensive mission in agriculture and life sciences. With headquarters in College Station, Texas, the organization operates 15 research centers across the state, serving all 254 Texas counties. The agency employs over 400 doctoral-level scientists and maintains an annual budget exceeding $216 million. Texas A&M AgriLife Research conducts groundbreaking research across diverse scientific disciplines including crop science, livestock genetics, natural resource management, food safety, and biotechnology. The organization has made significant contributions to agricultural innovation, including developing the world's largest gene-mapping resources for beef cattle, pioneering mechanical cotton harvesting technology, and creating disease-resistant crop varieties. As part of the land-grant mission, the agency focuses on translating scientific discoveries into practical applications that benefit Texas producers, consumers, and the environment while addressing global challenges in food security and sustainable agriculture.