Post Doctoral Fellow - Center for Nuclear Rec & Cell Sig

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Center for Nuclear Research & Cellular Signaling. The role focuses on developing innovative strategies to enhance immunotherapies for immune-related diseases, including cancer and autoimmune disorders. The fellow will lead and support laboratory projects, analyze data, and contribute to manuscripts under Dr.

Peng's direction. Applicants should hold a PhD in a related field, have strong analytical skills, and be prepared to work

Qualifications

• PhD in a field related to biomedical research and immunotherapy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience designing and executing translational research projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic and translational biomedical research on immunotherapies for immune-related diseases.
• Design, plan, and execute research projects in collaboration with laboratory staff.
• Analyze and interpret data; prepare progress reports and manuscripts.
• Collaborate with the lab directed by Dr. Peng and supervise staff as needed.

Skills

Biomedical research

Data analysis

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD) in a related field

Job description

Department: Ctr for Nuclear Rec & Cell Sig Salary: 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.

• Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
• 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.

The primary responsibility of this Postdoctoral Fellow is to conduct basic and translational biomedical research focused on developing innovative strategies to enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapies for immune-related chronic diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. The fellow will design, plan, and execute research projects as assigned, while collaborating with and supporting professional laboratory staff in the research laboratory directed by Dr. Peng. Additional responsibilities include analyzing and interpreting research data, preparing progress reports, and contributing to the preparation of scientific manuscripts and publications related to assigned projects.

Additional responsibilities include analyzing and interpreting research data, preparing progress reports, and contributing to the preparation of scientific manuscripts and publications related to assigned projects.

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.