Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Pharmacy - Instruction Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Kingsville, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description What we believe Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who we are As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. What we want The School of Pharmacy is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to serve as a member of the Pharmaceutical Sciences team. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team. What You Need to Know Salary: W ill be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience . Location/Schedule: Kingsville, TX/ Full-Time Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding . Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume . Required Education and Experience + Appropriate PhD in a related field. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Expertise in cell culture (specifically cardiomyocytes or stem cells) and biomaterial characterization. + Proficiency in animal handling and/or surgical techniques. + Strong analytical skills for processing physiological and molecular data. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills for high-impact publishing. + Attention to detail and a commitment to laboratory safety. Responsibilities Research and Lab Operations + Design and Fabrication: Lead the development and optimization of cardiac patches and injectable biotherapeutics using advanced biomaterials and nanovesicle technologies. + Animal Models: Perform microsurgeries and longitudinal studies using small animal models of myocardial infarction or heart failure to evaluate therapeutic outcomes. + Data Acquisition: Utilize advanced imaging (e.g., echocardiography, MRI) and histological techniques to analyze cardiac function and tissue remodeling. + Documentation & Writing: Summarize results and draft high-quality manuscripts for publication in top-tier journals. Assist in the preparation of technical progress reports for sponsors (e.g., NIH, AHA). + Lab Maintenance: Ensure the worksite and specialized equipment (e.g., 3D bioprinters, surgical stations) are prepared, cleaned, and maintained according to safety standards. Mentoring and Leadership + Assist, mentor, and supervise PhD/PharmD students and undergraduate researchers working on cardiac repair projects. + Manage project timelines and ensure team compliance with laboratory protocols. Presentations & Dissemination + Prepare and deliver presentation materials for departmental seminars and major national/international conferences (e.g., SFB, AHA). + Actively participate in the preparation of grant applications and technical reports. Professional Development + Participate in relevant seminars, workshops, or training to enhance skills. ​ Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.   + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums  + 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays   + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)   and at least   eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)   each month  + Automatic enrollment in the   Teacher Retirement System of Texas  (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)   + Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)   + Professional Development: All employees have access to free   LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)   training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more   + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee  + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees  Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.