Post Doctoral Fellow - Pharmacological & Pharmaceutic Department - (496807 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a talented researcher in Pharmacological & Pharmaceutic to develop novel drug delivery systems. You will independently design and execute experiments, analyze data, and prepare manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals.

You will contribute to grant writing with the PI, participate in lab management, and mentor graduate students and junior postdocs, while adhering to safety policies and lab meetings.

Qualifications

• Possesses, understands, and applies knowledge in a specialized field
• Demonstrates leadership and management development in research settings
• Ability to design and execute experiments independently

Responsibilities

• Develop novel drug delivery systems for disease treatment
• Independently design, execute, and interpret experiments
• Prepare manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals
• Assist in grant preparation with Principal Investigator
• Contribute to laboratory management and mentor junior members

Skills

Leadership

Research skills

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Laboratory independence

Education

Terminal degree in a relevant field

Tools

Advanced lab equipment

Job description

Department: Pharmacological &PharmaceuticSalary: Commensurate withExperience/Education

Description

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge inarea of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allowfor completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization.Develops leadership and management skills.

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

Additional Posting Information

Primary research responsibilities will include developing noveldrug delivery systems for the treatment of various diseases. Youwill be expected to independently design and execute experiments,as well as analyze and interpret data. In addition, you willprepare manuscripts and publish research findings in peer-reviewedjournals. You will also contribute to grant preparation incollaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI) and areencouraged to apply for postdoctoral fellowships and externalfunding opportunities. You will assist in laboratory management andcontribute to the training and mentorship of junior lab members,including graduate students and junior postdoctoral researchers.You are expected to adhere to all laboratory policies and safetyregulations, attend regular lab meetings, and present researchprogress updates.

MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advancedprofessional discipline or the highest level of general businessknowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directlyjob-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in arecognized field of specialization that is directly related to thetype of work being performed. No experience is required.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check.

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