Postdoctoral Research Associate in Marine Biomedicine

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Marine Biomedicine

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College of Science - Life Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs).

The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

A post-doctoral research associate position in the field of fish developmental biology, ecotoxicology and environmental health is available in the lab of Dr. Frauke Seemann at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC).

The team is looking for an experienced researcher who is willing to implement their expertise in a variety of projects from transgenerational toxicity to developmental biology in a welcoming and respectful environment, supporting the PI with student mentoring and proposal writing as well as leading own research projects.

DESCRIPTION

• Functional Area 1: Project Research
• Percent Effort: 50%
• Conduct research projects
• Perform data analysis and summarize findings
• Functional Area 2: Research acquisition and dissemination
• Percent Effort: 35%
• Assist with grant proposals
• Generate publications
• Functional Area 3: Laboratory Management
• Percent Effort: 15%
• Supervise laboratory operations
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate in environmental toxicology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, animal science or other closely related fields
• Relevant publication record
• Experience with omics data analysis and animal husbandry

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in animal exposure experiments, cell sorting, single cell sequencing, epigenetics, molecular biology, and omics skills are considered advantageous.
• Research experience in toxicology and embryonic development.
• This position is grant-funded. Continued employment is contingent upon continued funding.
• NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.