Postdoctoral Research Associate (Entomology)

Location: College Station, Texas, United States; full-time, on-site research position.

Company

hirify.global is part of Texas A&M AgriLife, an agriculture and life sciences organization within The Texas A&M University System.

What you will do

• Design, plan, conduct, and coordinate experiments for projects evaluating alternative radiation sources for Sterile Insect Technique control of screwworm flies.
• Rear and maintain blow fly colonies and conduct insect-care and laboratory-management activities.
• Conduct biological assays involving eBeam, X-ray, and gamma-radiation-treated blow flies.
• Analyze experimental and statistical data, maintain detailed records, and summarize results for scientific and clientele-oriented publications.
• Prepare funding proposals, including cost information, maintain research-project financial accounts, and support reporting.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students and laboratory, technical, or field staff; install, operate, and repair research equipment as needed.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Entomology, Zoology, Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.
• Ability to design, implement, and analyze experiments and experimental data related to the Sterile Insect Technique project and related projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective communication with faculty, students, and staff.
• Ability to use a personal computer for communication, proposal preparation, spreadsheet-based cost information, and activity reports.
• Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and technical equipment.
• Ability to multitask, work cooperatively, organize and prioritize tasks, and work with minimal supervision.
• Presentation and analytical skills.

Nice to have

• Two years of laboratory insect-rearing experience, particularly blow fly rearing.
• Two years of research experience, background, or training in molecular biology techniques.

Culture & Benefits

• Employment is funded through grants or contracts and continued employment depends on ongoing funding and satisfactory performance.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, with AgriLife contributing to premiums.
• 12–15 paid holidays, up to 8 hours of sick leave per month, and at least 8 hours of vacation per month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and access to an employee wellness initiative.
• Professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internal programs.
• All positions are security-sensitive; employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history check. H-1B sponsorship may be affected by applicable fees and Texas filing restrictions, which the employer will not pay.

Hiring process

• Submit complete application data or a complete resume; incomplete applications may be rejected.
• Required documents: CV or resume and a list of references with email addresses and daytime phone numbers.