Post Doctoral Fellow - Pharmacological & Pharmaceutic Department

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

University of Houston is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacological & Pharmaceutic to lead research on cardiovascular disease mechanisms and drug discovery innovations. The lab utilizes animal models, cultured cells, and advanced omics techniques to investigate molecular and epigenetic pathways. Responsibilities include guiding projects and mentoring students within a productive, NIH and AHA-supported environment.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or M.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in a related biomedical 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, analyze data, and contribute to collaborative research.

Responsibilities

• Review progress and evaluate results of experiments.
• Recommend changes in research procedures.
• Oversee a highly technical research instrument.
• Review and evaluate personnel effectiveness.
• Plan and assign personnel to projects.
• Operate with latitude for unreviewed action.
• Work under general supervision except unusual situations.
• Perform other job-related duties.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Immunology

Independent work

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Ph.D./M.D. 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. 1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
2. 2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
3. 3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
4. 4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
5. 5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
6. 6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
7. 7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
8. 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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The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.