Post Doctoral Fellow - Biology & Biochemistry

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biology & Biochemistry Department at the University of Houston is seeking a Post Doctoral Researcher to assist in conducting advanced research, support faculty research objectives, mentor students, and help secure funding and produce scholarly publications.

MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a relevant field (PhD or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to lead research projects.
• Experience mentoring students is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews progress; evaluates results of experiments under supervision.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
• May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Research planning

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Biology or related field

Job description

Department:BiologySalary:Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

• 1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
• 2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• 3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
• 4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• 5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• 6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• 7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
• 8. Performs other job-related duties as required.

The Biology & Biochemistry Department at the University of Houston is seeking a Post Doctoral Researcher to assist in conducting advanced research, supporting faculty research objectives, mentoring students, and helping secure funding and produce scholarly publications.

MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.

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The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.