Job TitlePost Doctoral research Associate Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Animal Science Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here to learn more about joining AgriLife! Position Information Job Summary: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will support research efforts in meat science. Focus will be placed on conducting advanced scientific research to improve or better understand the quality, safety, and sustainability of meat and its byproduct. This role is positioned at the research intersection of meat biochemical and compositional research and practical applications for the livestock and meat industries. Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include but are not limited to, generation of research samples through collection and processing, execution of laboratory assays, fulfilling compliance related tasks for EHS, IRB, and IACUC, writing and disseminating research summaries and articles, contributing to research proposals, supporting the training of graduate and undergraduate students and, performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required Education and Experience: PhD in Animal Science, with emphasis in meat science and muscle biology Required Qualifications: Experience with statistical analysis software Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience planning and executing meat science research Prior experience in meat animal and carcass evaluation Prior experience collecting samples in a commercial abattoir Prior experience measuring meat quality attributes in laboratory Prior experience writing and publishing peer reviewed manuscripts in meat related journals Other Requirements: In order to be considered for this position prior to your doctoral degree being conferred, please attach a letter from your school’s official Graduate Office, Registrar’s Office or PhD Committee Chair certifying that all requirements for the doctoral degree have been met and stating the degree conferral date. This position is funded through grants or contracts. Continued employment is dependent upon ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance. What You Need to Know Salary: Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. Position Funding: This position is funded through grants or contracts. Continued employment is dependent upon ongoing funding and satisfactory job performance. Flexible Work Arrangements: This position is not eligible for remote work. Standard Start Dates: The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027; however, the Agency reserves the right to modify hiring timelines and start dates based on operational needs. Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future. Important Notice Regarding H1-B Sponsorship: Your employment at Texas A&M AgriLife may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M AgriLife will NOT pay this fee. If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked. If actions taken during your employment result in the imposition of this fee, your employment will be terminated. To the extent that this statement conflicts with any applicable System or member Policy, Regulation, or Rule, this statement will control. We recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense regarding potential implications. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. Benefits and Leave: Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums) 12–15 annual paid holidays Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Employee Wellness Initiative Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs How to Apply Applications must include all job application data or a complete resume. Incomplete applications may be rejected. Applicants are encouraged to upload a resume or use LinkedIn to prepopulate application fields. Required Documents: CV / Resume Contact information for 3 references 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. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

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