Post Doctoral Fellow - Pharmacological & Pharmaceutic Department

University of Houston; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston in Georgia seeks an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacological & Pharmaceutical Sciences to lead innovative research projects. The lab employs RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq and metabolomics to study cardiovascular disease mechanisms, with NIH and AHA support.

The candidate will contribute to teaching, supervise students, and collaborate across disciplines in a dynamic university setting. Commense rate is commensurate with experience/education.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent in cell biology, cardiology, physiology, immunology or related field.
• Strong technical expertise in molecular and cellular biology and/or immunology.
• Experience with animal handling and in vivo research preferred.
• Excellent communication, time management and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot experiments and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Receives, reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments under supervision.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May oversee a highly technical 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.

Skills

Molecular biology

Immunology

In vivo research

Data analysis

Education

PhD, MD, or equivalent

Job description

Department: Pharmacological & PharmaceuticSalary: 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.

Additional Posting Information:

Dr. Guizhen Zhao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Houston. Dr. Zhao’s lab dedicates to investigate the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases, and drive drug discovery innovations. The laboratory employs a combination of animal models, cultured cells, pathological and immunological analyses, and cutting-edge technologies, including bulk RNA-seq, single cell RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, spatial transcriptomics and metabolomics. Zhao lab is strongly supported by National Institutes of Health (NIH R01), American Heart Association and the institution.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in cell biology, cardiology, physiology, immunology, neurobiology or a related biomedical research field.
• Strong technical expertise in molecular and cellular biology, and/or immunology.
• Experiences with animal handling and in vivo research is preferred.
• Excellent communication, time management and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, troubleshoot experiments, analyze data and contribute to collaborative research 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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Everyone is encouraged to apply.