POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in cancer biology and biomedical research. The position advances in vitro and in vivo studies, with focus on cancer, obesity, liver diseases and related areas using molecular techniques, animal models, and advanced instrumentation.

The successful candidate will design and execute experiments, manage research equipment, mentor students as needed, and contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals related to

Qualifications

• PhD in Cancer or Molecular Biology or related biomedical field.
• Experience in planning and conducting complex biomedical research.
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, tests, records, and analyzes cancer biology projects.
• Explores molecular mechanisms in cancer and related diseases using cell-based and animal models.
• Operates and maintains research instrumentation (flow cytometry, imaging, IVIS/CT-PET).
• Designs experiments and supervises data collection and analysis.
• Prepares progress reports, manuscripts, and assists with grant submissions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Cancer biology

Molecular techniques

Nanomedicine

Drug delivery

Flow cytometry

Confocal imaging

In vivo imaging

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Cancer or Molecular Biology

Tools

IVIS

CT-PET

HPLC

Mass spectrometry

Seahorse

XCELLigence

Ultracentrifuge

Job description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth
Gender
Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [phone] and/or [e-mail].

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SRGV9022

Working Title

Working Title POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Department

Department School of Medicine / MDOISU Cancer Research

FTE

FTE 1.0

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Scope of Job

Trainee position to pursue research as a vital component of their educational mission and professional career development. Under limited supervision and with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, performs complex research work by assisting in the development, implementation, and monitoring of specialized research projects. Manages the upkeep, training, and supervision of specialized research equipment within area of assigned responsibility.

Description of Duties

The following is a listing of typical duties that may be applicable to the position:

• Develops, tests, records, and analyzes research projects based on application expertise and interest in cancer biology, molecular techniques, nanomedicine, drug delivery, pathology, chronic diseases.
• Exploring molecular mechanisms linking to cancer, obesity, liver, women diseases using a combination of biochemical and molecular techniques in cultured cells, xenografts, and engineered mouse models.
• Working with conventional laboratory reagents, instrumentation, and molecular/tissue biology techniques.
• Operating and generating data utilizing advanced instrumentation/techniques, flow cytometry, confocal imaging, live animal IVIS and CT- PET machines, X-ray radiation, XCELLigence, Seahorse, ultracentrifuge, Proteomics (Mass spectra), HPLC , etc
• Conducts background research, independently design experiments to be conducted in vitro and in murine models.
• Studies, tests, and maintains accurate data identified as relevant and/or best practice systems from research results obtained through national studies.
• Designs and implements training activities as required.
• Develops and implements an evaluation plan and prepares progress reports as needed.
• Prepare manuscripts and assist with grant and proposal submissions related to cancer and other biomedical research.
• Publishes in peer-reviewed publications related to the focus of the research activities assigned and assists with grant and proposal submissions related to cancer and other biomedical research.
• Performs other job‐related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

None.

Required Education

PhD in Cancer or Molecular Biology, Genetics, Drug delivery, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, or other closely related biomedical field from an accredited University (based on funding restrictions degree may need to have been conferred within a set period of time previous to assuming position).

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

None.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in conducting research in the field of cancer, obesity, HIV , neurodegenerative diseases, geomorphology or related fields. Experience in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Experience in conducting research utilizing advanced techniques and instrumentation.
• Expertise with biomedical research and cancer, both in vitro and in vivo.
• Experience in a molecular biology laboratory or closely related experience.
• Experience in using cancer biology, molecular techniques, and advanced instrumentation such as flow cytometry, confocal imaging, live animal IVIS and CT- PET machines, X-ray radiation, XCELLigence, Seahorse, ultracentrifuge, Proteomics (Mass spectra), HPLC , etc
• Analytical technique experience using HPLC , mass spectra, thermal analyzer, FTIR , SEM , DSC / TGA .

Equipment

Use of personal computer and proficiency in software and research statistical applications.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office/research environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

This is a trainee position subject to a specific time as agreed to by stakeholders.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Employment Category Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

Position Available Date 07/06/2026

Grant Funded Position

Grant Funded Position Yes

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date 03/31/2029

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth
Gender
Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [phone] and/or [e-mail].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs.