Description:
Postdoctoral Research Associate will work in the White-Springer Lab (https://animalscience.tamu.edu/people/white-springer-sarah/) in the Departments of Animal Science and Kinesiology and Sport Management. A primary focus of the position will be to assist with validating novel assays related to inflammation and energetics in skeletal muscle samples in an array of species, including horses, cattle, pigs, rats, mice, sheep, and birds and to extend efforts at optimizing performance and health in humans and livestock.
The successful candidate will contribute to one or more research projects funded by USDA, NASA, and industry sponsors. All projects focus on skeletal muscle mitochondria and inflammation, with current projects in 8 different species. The candidate will learn analytical techniques, including high-resolution respirometry and flurorespirometry, multiplex assays using MesoScale Discovery, cryosectioning and immunofluorescence, and kinetic colorimetry. The candidate will have the opportunity to integrate with investigators and partners at different institutions, including Iowa State University, the University of Florida, Oklahoma State University, Virginia Tech, and private farms in Lexington, KY.
Required Education and Experience: PhD in kinesiology, animal science, or related field; Experience working with animals (lab or livestock); Hands-on post-graduate ’wet’ lab experience.
Preferred Education and Experience: Biological sample handling and processing (including blood and skeletal muscle); Experience working with livestock, specifically horses; Cell culture techniques.
Please direct any enquiries to Dr. Sarah White-Springer (s.white@ag.tamu.edu), Associate Professor and Holder of the Link Endowed Chair in Equine Science, Departments of Animal Science and Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas A&M University
Apply Here:
https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AgriLife_Research_External/job/College-Station-TX/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R-082431
Other:
Work shall be performed with adherence to federal, state and Texas A&M University System safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Perform work in such a way as to not expose others or oneself to hazards that are avoidable by reasonable and approved methods.
Texas A&M is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer