Texas State University
Research Program Faculty - Biology Department
🇺🇸 San Marcos, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Research
🗓️ August 22nd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Texas State University is hiring a Research Program Faculty member for the Biology Department. The role involves conducting federally funded research in molecular biology and physiology, focusing on maternal dietary effects on offspring and sex-specific aging phenotypes, and includes work in molecular physiology, genomics, epigenomics, and organismal biology.
Highlights
- Main responsibilities include conducting cutting-edge research in molecular biology and physiology with an emphasis on maternal diet effects and aging phenotypes.
- Key techniques involve molecular biology methods such as PCR, qPCR, electrophoresis, molecular cloning, and Western blotting, alongside animal handling.
- Research collaboration with Dr. Peggy Biga on genomics, epigenomics, and organismal biology projects.
- Requires an earned M.S. in biological sciences or related field and a research emphasis.
- Preferred qualifications include fish species handling, sequencing and bioinformatics experience, peer-reviewed publications, and lab management skills.
- Position type is full-time with a proposed start date of September 1, 2025.
- Employment contingent on record checks and verification, including possible cybersecurity screenings for critical infrastructure research.
- Applications require a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, and three academic references.
- Position is housed within the College of Science and Engineering, Biology Department at Texas State University.
- All positions depend on funding availability and are subject to university policies on equal opportunity and nondiscrimination.
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Research Program Faculty - Biology Department
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Posting Information
Position Title | Research Program Faculty - Biology Department
Job Posting Number | 2026048NTL
Job Location | San Marcos
College/Division | College of Science and Engineering
Department/School | Biology
Position Description | The Department of Biology at Texas State University invites applications for a research program faculty position specializing in molecular biology and physiology. Research program faculty in biology engage in cutting edge, federally funded research.
The successful candidate will work with Dr. Peggy Biga on projects that focus on maternal dietary effects on offspring and sex-specific aging phenotypes. Work will include molecular physiology, genomics and epigenomics, and organismal biology.
All positions are subject to availability of funds.
Required Qualifications | 1. Earned M.S. in the biological sciences or related field2. Research emphasis3. Experience in molecular biology techniques (like PCR, qPCR, electrophoresis, molecular cloning, Western blotting) and animal handling4. Desire to learn new techniques and work in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications | 1. Experience with handling and husbandry of fish species2. Experience with genomic and epigenomic sequencing and bioinformatics3. Record of peer reviewed publication participation
4. Lab management experience or training
Application Procedures | Only applications submitted through the Texas State University job portal will be considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53930
Interested applicants should submit the following: Cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications Curriculum vitae Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)
As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant’s skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application.
Type of Position | Full-Time
Proposed Start Date | 09/01/2025
Posting Date | 08/21/2025
Review Date | 09/30/2025
Close Date | 09/15/2025
Open Until Filled? | No
Legal Notices | Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation | If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.
Record Checks and Verifications | Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment | Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State? | Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
Quick Link | https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53930
Special Instructions Summary |
Job Posting Number | 2026048NTL
Job Location | San Marcos
College/Division | College of Science and Engineering
Department/School | Biology
Position Description | The Department of Biology at Texas State University invites applications for a research program faculty position specializing in molecular biology and physiology. Research program faculty in biology engage in cutting edge, federally funded research.
The successful candidate will work with Dr. Peggy Biga on projects that focus on maternal dietary effects on offspring and sex-specific aging phenotypes. Work will include molecular physiology, genomics and epigenomics, and organismal biology.
All positions are subject to availability of funds.
Required Qualifications | 1. Earned M.S. in the biological sciences or related field2. Research emphasis3. Experience in molecular biology techniques (like PCR, qPCR, electrophoresis, molecular cloning, Western blotting) and animal handling4. Desire to learn new techniques and work in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications | 1. Experience with handling and husbandry of fish species2. Experience with genomic and epigenomic sequencing and bioinformatics3. Record of peer reviewed publication participation
4. Lab management experience or training
Application Procedures | Only applications submitted through the Texas State University job portal will be considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53930
Interested applicants should submit the following: Cover letter addressing required and preferred qualifications Curriculum vitae Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)
As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant’s skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application.
Type of Position | Full-Time
Proposed Start Date | 09/01/2025
Posting Date | 08/21/2025
Review Date | 09/30/2025
Close Date | 09/15/2025
Open Until Filled? | No
Legal Notices | Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation | If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.
Record Checks and Verifications | Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment | Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State? | Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
Quick Link | https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53930
Special Instructions Summary |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
Optional Documents
- DD 214/DD1300
- Veteran's Preference
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Have you earned an M.S. in the biological sciences or related field?
- Yes
- No
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