Mentored Pre-Doctoral Fellow — Microbiology & Immunology Research

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is seeking a candidate for a research training position focused on arboviruses and zoonoses as part of the TRAIN program. Responsibilities include laboratory work, developing a research proposal, analyzing results, and mentorship opportunities.

A Bachelor’s degree and enrollment in a degree-granting program are required, with preference given to candidates enrolled in MS or MD/PhD programs. The working environment includes classroom, library, and laboratory settings, with exposure to occupational hazards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; must be enrolled in a degree-granting program.
• MS or MD/PhD enrollment preferred; experience in relevant scientific fields desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive extensive research training from UTMB faculty mentors.
• Perform laboratory work relating to the training program.
• Develop and supervise execution of a research proposal.
• Analyze research results and mentor fellow lab members.

Skills

Research training

Laboratory work

Research proposal development

Data analysis

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Enrollment in a degree-granting program

MS or enrollment in MD/PhD program

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is seeking a candidate for a research training position focused on arboviruses and zoonoses as part of the TRAIN program. Responsibilities include laboratory work, developing a research proposal, analyzing results, and mentorship opportunities.

A Bachelor’s degree and enrollment in a degree-granting program are required, with preference given to candidates enrolled in MS or MD/PhD programs. The working environment includes classroom, library, and laboratory settings, with exposure to occupational hazards.