postdoc

Baylor University

<div><p><b>What We're Looking For
</b></p><p>Baylor University&rsquo;s Molecular Ecology lab (Biology Department), led by Dr. Jeremiah &lsquo;Jake&rsquo; Minich https://biology.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/person/jeremiah-j-minich-jake-phd invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in the area of microbial ecology with a special focus on host-microbe interactions. The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will be working in a uniquely collaborative and productive lab. Dr. Jeremiah Minich&rsquo;s lab is leading research on in long-read metagenomics applied to global health (child undernutrition), OneHealth, and sustainable food production systems (aquaculture). The Postdoc will be taking a leadership role in a developing new tools and approaches for long-read metagenomics and applying these to both human health and aquaculture related projects, will assist in other funded projects, will be exposed to many research topics associated with environmental biotechnology, and will have the opportunity to start new projects. The Minich lab has a PacBio Vega benchtop sequencer (first in a Texas University), a high-performance computing cluster, and a fully equipped molecular lab.
</p><p>Priority will be given to candidates with experience working with computational biology (including ML/AI), biostatistics, functional genomics (comparative genomics and pangenomes), microbial ecology analysis targeting microbial genomes, microbial pathways, and microbially-produced metabolites as demonstrated through publications and references.
</p><p>Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate how your research and training goals align with my lab&rsquo;s research program in your cover letter.
</p><p>Minimum Qualifications
</p><ul><li>Applicants must have a recent PhD (within the past 4 years) in Genomics, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a similar discipline
</li></ul><p>Desired Qualifications (Computational &lsquo;dry lab&rsquo;):
</p><ul><li>Strong experience working in High Performance Computing (on prems)
</li><li>Strong programming skills in R and Python (ideal), and proficiency with Unix/Linux environments.
</li><li>Experience with long-read DNA sequencing approaches applied to microbial genomics
</li><li>Strong background in biostatistics and data authentication methodologies, including experience with tools such as MaAsLin2/3, ALDEx2, ANCOM-BC2, and other relevant computational packages.
</li><li>Familiarity with amplicon gene sequencing, metagenomics, and downstream profiling tools (Sylph, MetaPhlAn4, HUMAnN, StrainPhlAn, Kraken-LR, BugSeq, Centrifuge-LR, MEGAN-LR, sourmash, minimap2, or similar tools)
</li><li>Familiar with snakemake or other workflow packages
</li><li>Experience with long-read metagenome assembly (e.g. metaMDBG, myloASM, HiFiASM) and functional annotation pipelines (e.g., Prokka, Prodigal, DRAM-LR, eggnog-mapper).
</li><li>Proficient with microbiome-specific bioinformatics pipelines including QIIME2, Qiita,
</li><li>Experience with comparative genomics or pangenome analyses methods
</li><li>Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub, including cloning, managing repositories, branching, and implementing collaborative and reproducible data analysis workflows.
</li><li>Experience in applying machine learning or AI approaches to genomics data (e.g. BLUP, extreme gradient boosting &lsquo;XGBoost&rsquo;, penalized linear regression LASSO, ridge regression, elastic net models, or others)
</li></ul><p>Desired Qualifications (Molecular &lsquo;wetlab&rsquo;):
</p><ul><li>Bench (wetlab) experience doing molecular biology (DNA extractions, RNA extractions, PCR. library preparation &lsquo;long-read&rsquo; and PacBio preferred, and sequencing).
</li><li>DNA/RNA QA/QC (Qubit, nanodrop, gel electrophoresis or interpreting data generating with Tapestation, Femto pulse, or similar)
</li><li>Experience with designing and conducting molecular experiments including sample collection and storage for sequencing
</li></ul><p>Desired Qualifications (other skills):
</p><ul><li>Ability to work across disciplines, on a team, or with stakeholders
</li><li>Demonstrated experience in the publication of peer-reviewed research
</li><li>Interest in host-microbiome interactions, microbe-microbe interactions, microbe-environment interactions;
</li><li>Proven experience in handling and integrating multi-omics datasets, including metagenomics, and/or metatranscriptomics, and/or metabolomics.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
</li><li>Proven track record of research productivity as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals relevant to genomics, microbiome or computational biology.
</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills.
</li><li>Hands on experience with large datasets and data analysis and integration
</li><li>Experience with mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
</li><li>Experience in project management, team leadership, and effective communication
</li></ul><p><b>What You Will Do
</b></p><ul><li>Project management, meeting coordination, and leadership
</li><li>Experimental design and implementation, data analyses, and report/manuscript preparation
</li><li>Training and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
</li><li>Identifying, coordinating, and leading the writing of research proposals and seeking future funding.
</li><li>Establishing and sustaining interactions among faculty, post-docs, and students across the Centers and the University is central to the position
</li><li>Coordinating among team members
</li><li>Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor&rsquo;s mission.
</li><li>Ability to comply with University policies.
</li><li>Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
</li></ul><p><b>What You Can Expect
</b></p><p>As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family&rsquo;s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits &amp; Advantages.
</p><p><b>Explore &amp; Engage
</b></p><p>Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, <i>Baylor in Deeds </i>. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!</p></div>
<br><div><p>Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.</p></div>
<br>Degree Level : Doctorate

Postdoc Research Associate

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention

Postdoc Position - King Abdullah University of Science and Technology <p><strong>Postdoc Position in Ocean Modeling and Physical Oceanography</strong></p><p>Applications are sought for a 3-year postdoctoral position in ocean modeling and physical oceanography at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) as part of a new joint project between Prof. Ibrahim Hoteit at KAUST, Prof. Triantaphyllos Akylas at MIT, and Dr. Larry Pratt at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). The project aims at advancing our understanding of the physics of two salient small-scale processes, namely hydraulics in the Strait of Bab-al-Mandeb (BAM) and internal waves in the southern Red Sea, and their impacts on the Red Sea general circulation. High-resolution non-hydrostatic configurations of the MITgcm will be implemented on the KAUST supercomputer to this end.</p><p>The successful candidate will join an already established multidisciplinary group at KAUST working on modeling, studying and predicting the ocean-atmosphere circulation in the Red Sea region. Extended visits to MIT and WHOI will be scheduled as needed. Qualified applicants should possess a Ph.D. in physical oceanography or any related field. Expertise in ocean modeling is a must. Applicants should be able to work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment with a minimal amount of supervision.</p><p>The initial appointment period is for two years with a competitive salary based on the candidate's qualifications. Benefits include medical and dental insurances, moving expenses to KAUST, free international schools, family annual travel allowance to visit home country and annual paid vacation. To apply, please send curriculum vitae and a letter of interest with the names and contact information of at least two references to </p> Responsibilities <ul><li>Join an established multidisciplinary group at KAUST studying and predicting the ocean-atmosphere circulation in the Red Sea region.</li><li>Implement high-resolution non-hydrostatic configurations of the MITgcm on the KAUST supercomputer.</li><li>Collaborate with partners at MIT and WHOI; participate in extended visits as needed.</li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li>Ph.D. in physical oceanography or related field.</li><li>Expertise in ocean modeling.</li><li>Ability to work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment with minimal supervision.</li></ul> Benefits <ul><li>Medical and dental insurances.</li><li>Moving expenses to KAUST.</li><li>Free international schools, family annual travel allowance to visit home country.</li><li>Annual paid vacation.</li></ul> How to apply <p>To apply, please send curriculum vitae and a letter of interest with the names and contact information of at least two references to </p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?s55eLcQVvGD7sJNWm2Ch7wAhtK1t1Lepa" width="0" height="0" />

Postdoc Position - King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Texas State University

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Posting Information</b></h2>
<div><div><div>Posting Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Position Title</b></div> <div>Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Translational Health Research Center</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Job Posting Number</b></div> <div>2025055NTL</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Job Location</b></div> <div>Round Rock, San Marcos</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>College/Division</b></div> <div>Division of Research</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Department/School</b></div> <div>Translational Health Research Center</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Position Description
</b></div><div><b>Translational Health Research Center (</b><b>THRC</b><b>)</b><b> </b>seeks to develop a pool of candidates for one- and two-year postdoctoral positions (postdocs) at an interdisciplinary university-level research center.<br>
THRC seeks to foster healthy and resilient people and places through research conducted by Texas State investigators, along with corporate and community partners. THRC postdocs gain broad, interdisciplinary knowledge and skills working on applied research and community-based interventions. Faculty mentors from multiple academic disciplines work with postdocs on Texas State&rsquo;s campuses in San Marcos and/or Round Rock, Texas.<br>
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THRC postdocs engage in research and professional training opportunities related to topics such as community health and resilience, interprofessional health practice, health journalism and data visualization, health economics, team science, digital health technology, AI and health informatics, dissemination and implementation science, rural and telehealth innovation, and related areas of inquiry.<br>
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A postdoc is a professional research appointment designed to provide recent doctoral degree recipients with additional experiences and skills to advance their careers. Each THRC postdoc develops an individualized training plan (ITP) in collaboration with faculty mentors The ITP serves as a roadmap for various research responsibilities and outcomes associated with the postdoc&rsquo;s appointment. It also includes information about various professional development and networking opportunities that will be available to THRC postdocs during their appointment.<br>
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The Translational Health Research Center will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool postdoc position will be available for consideration in case the need arises.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Required Qualifications</b></div>
<div>(1) Recently awarded a Ph.D. in health or social sciences, business, communication, or applied<br>
STEM field<br>
(2) Recent health-related research experience</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></div>
<div>Experience with interdisciplinary, team, and/or community-based research</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Application Procedures</b></div>
<div><div>Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: <b>https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/52715</b><br>
<br>
Interested individuals should submit the following:</div><ul>
<li>Current CV</li>
<li>Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for a postdoc research appointment with the Translational Health Research Center</li>
<li>Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)</li><br>
<p></p>
</ul><div>
<br>
As part of the application process, please include the names and contact information for three academic references who can provide information about the applicant&rsquo;s research skills and experiences in the <i>Reference Letter</i> section of the application.<br>
<br>
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from the highest degree granting institution.</div></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Type of Position</b></div> <div>Full-Time</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Proposed Start Date</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Posting Date</b></div> <div>05/13/2025</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Review Date </b></div><div>08/01/2025</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Close Date</b></div> <div>05/31/2026</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Open Until Filled?</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Legal Notices</b></div>
<div><p>Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.</p>
<p>
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.</p>
<p>
This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.<br>
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.</p></div><br>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Reasonable Accommodation</b></div>
<div>If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from <b>Talent Acquisition</b> will respond to you as soon as possible.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Record Checks and Verifications</b></div>
<div>Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Eligibility for Employment</b></div>
<div>Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Why Work at Texas State?</b></div>
<div>Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.<br>
<br>
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Translational Health Research Center

United Arab Emirates University

Job Description
<br><br>
The Big Data Analytics Center (BIDAC) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher to join its growing team focused on Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Large Language Model (LLM) research and deployment. The selected candidate will contribute to high-impact research and applied projects aimed at developing domain-specific, efficient, and explainable LLMs tailored to the UAE’s strategic sectors such as education, healthcare, and digital government. Working within one of the UAE’s leading AI research centers, the Postdoc will have access to state-of-the-art computing infrastructure, a multidisciplinary research environment, and collaboration opportunities with national and international partners. This position is ideal for researchers who wish to advance the frontier of AI and NLP and translate research into real-world, deployable systems that drive digital transformation in the region. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct cutting-edge research in machine learning, NLP, and LLM optimization (fine-tuning, distillation, quantization). • Develop and evaluate novel architectures, hybrid AI approaches, and explainable NLP systems. • Design and implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and knowledge graph-enhanced LLM frameworks. • Collaborate with faculty, data engineers, and PhD/MSc students on research projects and publications. • Publish high-quality papers in top-tier journals and conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, KDD, etc.). • Support AI infrastructure setup, including GPU-based servers, data pipelines, and MLOps workflows. • Contribute to grant writing, proposal preparation, and project documentation. • Mentor junior researchers and contribute to training workshops or short courses.
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Minimum Qualification
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<ul>
<li>PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a closely related field. • Demonstrated research experience in machine learning, NLP, or deep learning. • Strong publication record in recognized AI/ML/NLP venues. • Proficiency in Python and major ML/NLP libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers). • Solid understanding of transformer architectures, embeddings, and attention mechanisms. • Experience with data preprocessing, model training, and evaluation for text and multimodal datasets.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualification
<br><br>
<ul>
<li>Prior experience in LLM deployment on-premise or in secure, private environments. • Experience with multilingual NLP, especially Arabic-English or low-resource language modeling. • Proven track record of open-source contributions, patents, or applied AI projects. • Background in knowledge graphs, semantic search, or hybrid symbolic-neural AI. • Experience with cloud or HPC systems for large-scale model training (e.g., NVIDIA DGX, multi-GPU clusters). • Exposure to prompt engineering, RLHF (Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback), or evaluation of generative AI systems.</li>
</ul>
Close Date Kindly apply before the closing date.
<br><br>
31/12/2025

Postdoctoral Fellow

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Posting Information</b></h2>
<div><div><div>Posting Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Position Title</b></div> <div>Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Department of Biology</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Job Posting Number</b></div> <div>2025063NTL</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Job Location</b></div> <div>San Marcos</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>College/Division</b></div> <div>College of Science and Engineering</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Department/School</b></div> <div>Biology</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Position Description
</b></div><div>The <b>Department of Biology</b><b> </b>seeks to develop a pool of candidates for postdoctoral scholars (post-doc) positions.<br>
<br>
These appointments will involve a substantial and full-time commitment to research, scholarship, teaching, or other professional activities. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental/school need. For more information, please visit <b>Postdoctoral Scholar Appointments, AA/</b><b>PPS</b><b> No. 04.01.24 (7.21)</b>.<br>
<br>
This posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.<br>
<br>
Positions are subject to availability of funds.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Required Qualifications</b></div>
<div>Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in a relevant discipline</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></div>
<div>Record of scholarly achievements (publications, funding, awards, etc. )<br>
</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Application Procedures</b></div>
<div><div>The Department of Biology will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: <b>https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/52942</b><br>
<br>
Interested individuals should submit the following:</div><ul>
<li>Current CV</li>
<li>Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experience relevant to a postdoc research appointment</li>
<li>Statement of research interests</li>
<li>Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)</li><br>
<p></p>
</ul><div><br>
As part of the application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant&rsquo;s research skills and experience. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the R<i>eference Letter s</i>ection of the employment application.<br>
<br>
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from the highest degree-granting institution.</div></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Type of Position</b></div> <div>Full-Time</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Proposed Start Date</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Posting Date</b></div> <div>05/29/2025</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Review Date </b></div><div>06/01/2026</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Close Date</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Open Until Filled?</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Legal Notices</b></div>
<div><p>Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.</p>
<p>
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.</p>
<p>
This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.<br>
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.</p></div><br>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Reasonable Accommodation</b></div>
<div>If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from <b>Talent Acquisition</b> will respond to you as soon as possible.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Record Checks and Verifications</b></div>
<div>Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Eligibility for Employment</b></div>
<div>Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Why Work at Texas State?</b></div>
<div>Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.<br>
<br>
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Department of Biology

<div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Posting Information</b></h2>
<div><div><div>Posting Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Position Title</b></div> <div>Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Chemistry &amp; Biochemistry</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Job Posting Number</b></div> <div>2026033NTL</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Job Location</b></div> <div>San Marcos</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>College/Division</b></div> <div>College of Science and Engineering</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Department/School</b></div> <div>Chemistry and Biochemistry</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Position Description
</b></div><div>The <b>Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry</b> seeks to develop a pool of candidates for postdoctoral scholars (post-doc) position in Chemistry and Biochemistry.<br>
<br>
A post-doc is a professional appointment designed to provide recent doctoral degree recipients with an opportunity to gain experiences and skills that will advance their careers. A post-doc works under the supervision and sponsorship of a regular faculty member, who serves as a mentor to the post-doc, and it is expected that the faculty sponsor will provide an orientation and development plan for the post-doc, impart the realities and variety of careers available to the post-doc, and encourage learning opportunities to broaden the post-doc&rsquo;s aspirations and experiences.<br>
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The appointment involves substantial and full-time commitment to research, scholarship, teaching, or other professional activities. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental/school need.<br>
<br>
For more information, please visit <b>Postdoctoral Scholar Appointments, AA/</b><b>PPS</b><b> No. 04.01.24 (7.21)</b>.<br>
<br>
Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.<br>
This position is subject to the availability of funds.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Required Qualifications</b></div>
<div>Recently awarded a Ph.D. chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biomolecular engineering, chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, polymer science, or a closely related fields.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></div>
<div><ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to conduct research independently and in groups</li>
<li>Experience in preparing scientific publications.</li></ul></div><br>
<p></p>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Application Procedures</b></div>
<div><div>The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis.<br>
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: <b>https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53449</b><br>
<br>
Interested individuals should submit the following:</div><ul>
<li>current CV</li>
<li>Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for a postdoc research appointment</li>
<li>Statement of research interests</li>
<li>Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).</li><br>
<p></p>
</ul><div>
<br>
As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant&rsquo;s research skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application.<br>
<br>
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from the highest degree-granting institution.</div></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Type of Position</b></div> <div>Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Proposed Start Date</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Posting Date</b></div> <div>07/17/2025</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Review Date </b></div><div>06/30/2026</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Close Date</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Open Until Filled?</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Legal Notices</b></div>
<div><p>Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.</p>
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Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.</p>
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This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.<br>
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship of any candidate requiring a petition for a H1B employment visa.</p></div><br>
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<div><div><b>Reasonable Accommodation</b></div>
<div>If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from <b>Talent Acquisition</b> will respond to you as soon as possible.</div>
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<div><div><b>Record Checks and Verifications</b></div>
<div>Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.</div>
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<div><div><b>Eligibility for Employment</b></div>
<div>Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.</div>
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<div><div><b>Why Work at Texas State?</b></div>
<div>Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.<br>
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Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Postdoctoral Scholar Pool - Chemistry & Biochemistry

Houston Methodist

<div><p>At Houston Methodist, the Postdoctoral Fellow position is responsible for performing basic research duties under the supervision/direction of a Physician and/or Principal Investigator. This position may work in a laboratory setting or may consist of computer work that supports the department's research mission.</p>
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PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
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Assists the physician in maintaining the functionality and operations of the Principal Investigator's (PI) laboratory.</li><li>
Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be dynamic and a focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the department by actively communicating and reporting data in a comprehensive manner.</li><li>
Role models to team members effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening and teaching, assisting in development of such skills.</li><li>
Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.</li></ul><br>
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SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
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Develops research methods and performs research activities.</li><li>
Documents research results and writes reports of results for presentation and/or publication in professional journals and other publications.</li></ul><br>
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QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
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Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.</li><li>
Assists with implementation and education of department-based safety initiatives, standards of practice and protocols. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes.</li><li>
Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations and contributes to meeting department and laboratory targets for quality and safety.</li></ul><br>
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FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><br>
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Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship. Manages own time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results in a timely manner.</li><li>
Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.</li></ul><br>
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GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b><ul><li>
Participates in pertinent research activities and evidenced-based practice projects. Participates in departmental projects and activities. Acts as a change agent.</li><li>
Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Remains current on professional issues and clinical skills. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.</li></ul><br>
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.</div>
<div><b>EDUCATION</b><br>
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Postdoctoral Fellow 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 - Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school or Terminal Degree in a related field (A letter from the academic institution certifying that all student work is complete will be considered for Postdoctoral Fellow 0 only.)</li></ul><br>
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WORK EXPERIENCE</b><br>
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Postdoctoral Fellow 0 - None<br>
Postdoctoral Fellow 1 - One year of Postdoc experience<br>
Postdoctoral Fellow 2 - Two years' Postdoc experience<br>
Postdoctoral Fellow 3 - Three years' Postdoc experience<br>
Postdoctoral Fellow 4 - Four years' Postdoc experience</li></ul></div>
<b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED</b><br>
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N/A</div></li></ul>
<b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</b><br>
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Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations</li><li>
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security</li><li>
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles</li><li>
Demonstrated knowledge of biomedical research</li><li>
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment</li><li>
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace</li></ul><p><b>
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS</b></p><p><b><br>
WORK ATTIRE</b></p><ul><li><div><br>
Uniform No</div></li><li><div>
Scrubs Yes</div></li><li><div>
Business professional No</div></li><li><div>
Other (department approved) Yes</div></li></ul><div><b>
ON-CALL*</b><br>
<ul><li><i>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</i></li></ul></div><ul><li><div><br>
On Call* No</div></li></ul><p><b>
TRAVEL**</b><br>
<i>**Travel specifications may vary by department**</i></p><ul><li><div><br>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No</div></li><li><div>
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No</div></li></ul><p><b>
Company Profile:</b></p><p>
Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&amp;M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000 trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational research programs.</p><p>
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p></div>

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