Postdoctoral Research Associate in Fisheries and Aquaculture Genetics
- Employer
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
- Location
- 78412
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- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Job Details
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Fisheries and Aquaculture Genetics
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
S&E - Life Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Description:
The Marine Genomics Laboratory (MGL) at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team of researchers as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Fisheries and Aquaculture Genetics. The candidate is expected to work independently and will be in charge of a recently funded project to use Close-Kin Mark Recapture (CKMR) to estimate the census size of red snapper, Lutjanus campechanus, off the U.S. Atlantic seaboard. The project involves designing and optimizing Genotyping-by-Thousands (GT-seq) panels, deploying these panels to mass-genotype red snapper, preparing ddRAD libraries, and testing and optimizing CKMR strategies for marine fishes with large population sizes. The candidate will lead a team that includes two laboratory technicians and will interface with collaborating scientists at University of Florida and NOAA. This is a salaried two-year position, offered with full benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Generate ddRAD-seq DNA libraries.
- Prepare and analyze GT-seq data
- Bioinformatic processing of next-generation sequencing data and genetic association analysis.
- Prepare manuscripts for publications in peer-reviewed, scientific journals.
- Keep current with appropriate literature.
- Participate in writing proposals to funding sources.
- Attend scientific meetings to disseminate research results.
- Communicate and coordinate with collaborators.
- Conduct final CKMR analysis.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Biological Sciences or related by date of hire.
- Relevant publication record.
- Experience with management of large data sets.
- Strong statistical and computational background.
- Familiarity with appropriate molecular biology techniques.
- Intermediate MS Office skills.
- Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to perform statistical analyses, present data and perform other computer related tasks.
- Ability to work with nucleic acids and analyze molecular data.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with preparation of next-generation sequencing libraries.
- Experience with GT-seq.
- Experience with standard bioinformatics software, Unix/Linux, and R and other programming.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (primarily Word and Excel).
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 committed to diversity.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TAMUCC/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate-in-Fisheries-and-Aquaculture-Genetics_R-038895
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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi offers a variety of employment opportunities. TAMU-CC is a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution that combines a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement. We are the only University in the nation located on its own island with palm trees lining pathways throughout the 240-acre campus. Texas A&M Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.
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