Independent Postdoc: Microbiology & Immunology Research

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to design, organize and conduct highly specialized experiments using established protocols, while developing new methods as needed. The role includes summarizing findings and publishing in research journals, and overseeing scientific operations of the laboratory.

You will supervise junior technicians, students and researchers, assist with literature review, data management, and manuscript preparation, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field.
• Scientific research experience.
• Ability to supervise and guide junior personnel.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement research protocols; design safety procedures; adapt new procedures, methods or instrumentation relative to research procedures.
• Oversee media preparation, animal maintenance and equipment maintenance, quality control analysis of reagents.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze research data; keep a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data; maintain computer database of research data; tabulate and display data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation; use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
• Supervise other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; participate in training of fellows, residents, students and volunteer workers as needed.
• Search pertinent scientific literature as needed.
• Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to design, organize and conduct highly specialized experiments using established protocols, while developing new methods as needed. The role includes summarizing findings and publishing in research journals, and overseeing scientific operations of the laboratory.

You will supervise junior technicians, students and researchers, assist with literature review, data management, and manuscript preparation, and