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Postdoctoral research associate, research associate, and graduate student positions are available!

For postdoctoral research associate (Ph.D. and/or M.D degree required) and research associate (master's degree required) positions, applicants are expected to hold the required degree at the start date. For graduate student positions, we are recruiting through Biology (doctoral or thesis master), Genetics and Neuroscience programs. Applicants with any research background are welcome to apply. Prior experience in biochemistry/molecular biology, neurogenetics/genomics, imaging/optics, sleep/circadian biology, and Drosophila tumorigenesis models is preferred. Outstanding candidates should have a strong interest in sleep and circadian biology research and a strong interest in developing research skills using multidisciplinary approaches. Our research will train broad skills in molecular biology, Drosophila genetics, genomics and bioinformatics, metabolic analyses, instrumentation, high throughput behavioral analyses, immunohistochemical techniques, and in vivo functional imaging using two-photon microscopy.

 

Texas A&M University, one of the U.S.’s largest public institutions, is located in College Station, Texas, within easy driving distance to Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio. As a high-tech research area, College Station has a rapidly growing population and has been ranked No. 3 on Forbes’ list of the best small U.S. places for business and careers and one of the nation’s top 10 cities for families. In addition, Texas A&M’s international influence supplies the community with a healthy diversity of race, culture, and nationality that reflects the vibrancy, tradition, and spirit that make College Station a special place.

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Competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance, retirement benefit, and a generous relocation fee, will be offered according to Texas A&M University and NIH guidelines.

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To apply, please email wli01 at tamu.edu with a cover letter, CV, and the contact information for 2-3 references.

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We also offer research opportunities to undergraduate students through BIOL491/291 and part-time undergraduate research assistant positions (with compensation). Please contact via email for the availability of these research opportunities. 

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Additional postdoctoral research associate positions at the Center for Biological Clocks Research can be found here

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