Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M AgriLife, United States

Updated: about 2 hours ago

Location: College Station, TEXAS

Job Type: Full Time

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Soil & Crop Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

-Conduct molecular dynamic (MD) simulations of the interactions of biological toxins including alpha-toxin, pyocyanin, and pyoverdine with clay natural and modified smectite, sepiolite, and layered double hydroxide.

-Summarize the MD data to find the optimal mineralogy properties need to maximize the binding efficiencies of the minerals for the toxins.

-Summarize findings as manuscripts for publications.

-Help with proposal development to federal agencies and industry to continue the work of seeking antibiotic alternatives. -Collaborate with and support other project members on clay-related characterization (XRD, FTIR, SEM, TGA, and TEM).

-Help with lab management: reporting, ordering, maintenance.

Required Education

-PhD in clay science or similar disciplines

Preferred Experience

-Demonstrated good understanding of mineral structures and surface reactions as in publications or presentations.

-Training in molecular simulations.

-Strong background/understanding of physical chemistry concepts

-Previous experience on molecular simulation related to clay minerals.

Required skills, knowledge or abilities

-Strong communication skills and presentation skills.

-Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.

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