Post Doctoral Fellow - Pharmacological & Pharmaceutic Department - (497205 )

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

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacological & Pharmaceutic Sciences. The selected candidate will contribute to cardiovascular and drug discovery research using cutting-edge techniques including bulk RNA-seq, single cell RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, spatial transcriptomics and metabolomics.

Emphasis on leadership and collaboration across disciplines. Qualifications include a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in a related field, strong

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in molecular and cellular biology and/or immunology.
• Excellent communication, time management and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, troubleshoot experiments, analyze data and contribute to collaborative research projects.

Responsibilities

• Receives/reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects 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

Molecular & cellular biology

Immunology

Data analysis

Independent troubleshooting

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

PhD or MD in a related biomedical field

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

Dr. Guizhen Zhao is an Assistant Professor in the Department ofPharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University ofHouston. Dr. Zhao’s lab dedicates to investigate the molecular andepigenetic mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases, and drive drugdiscovery innovations. The laboratory employs a combination ofanimal models, cultured cells, pathological and immunologicalanalyses, and cutting-edge technologies, including bulk RNA-seq,single cell RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, spatial transcriptomicsand metabolomics. Zhao lab is strongly supported by NationalInstitutes of Health (NIH R01), American Heart Association and theinstitution.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in cell biology, cardiology,physiology, immunology, neurobiology or a related biomedicalresearch field.
• Strong technical expertise in molecular and cellular biology,and/or immunology.
• Experiences with animal handling and in vivo research ispreferred.
• Excellent communication, time management and teamworkskills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, troubleshootexperiments, analyze data and contribute to collaborative researchprojects.

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.

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