Postdoctoral Fellow, Pathology Research

Postdoctoral Fellow, Pathology Research

Galveston, Texas, United States

Research Academic & Clinical

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2201115

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The postdoctoral fellow will conduct, report and present research in his/her field of study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This is a training position with the possibility of extension depending on funding and performance evaluation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and perform experiments independently, with assistance of the PI

• Prepare lab reports weekly and draft the progress report every three months

• Writes protocol, including optimization procedures

• Interacts with graduate students, if necessary, provide technical guidance

• Capable of presenting data at meeting, conferences etc.

• Performs related duties as assigned, including routine weekly duty in the regular and high containment laboratory

• Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in the field of cellular/molecular biology, immunology and/or microbiology or related fields.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to perform experiments with bench skills

• Ability to observe and record experiments/research and report accurately

• Ability to organize the experimental results and drafting manuscript

• Mentoring and teaching experimental skills for graduate students

• Presentation skills

• Technical expertise in molecular biology and immunology, including immunoprecipitation, PCR, immunoblotting, ELISA and/or flow cytometric analysis, are preferred.

• Other research experience including cell culture and animal handling are preferred.

• Working experience in BSL3 would be an additional competency.

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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