Postdoctoral Fellow, Basic Science & Transitional Research

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Basic and Translational Research Division. The role involves developing Organ-on-a-chip models and reproductive tissue organoids to study healthy and diseased pregnancy conditions.

Under the supervision of a faculty mentor, the fellow will perform high-throughput experiments, analyze data and help train junior faculty, graduate and post-graduate fellows in the

Qualifications

• PhD/MD or doctoral equivalent in any field with scientific research experience.
• Experience with organ-on-chip and organoid systems is a plus.
• Strong publication record in relevant areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designing OOCs; testing and validating them.
• Developing healthy and disease models of pregnancy conditions.
• Testing new drugs using OOCs.
• Developing organoids for reproductive organs.
• Testing drugs using organoids.
• Conducting high throughput studies and analyze data.
• Assist junior faculty and train graduate and post-graduate fellows in the lab.

Skills

Scientific research experience

Organ-on-a-chip design

Organoid culture

Education

Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent

Tools

Organ-on-a-chip fabrication

High-throughput testing

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field. Scientific research experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field. Scientific research experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The postdoctoral fellow will conduct, report and present research in his/her field of study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This is a training position, and is not expected to be a permanent position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This position will assist with the performance of specific tasks in the Basic and Translational Research Division laboratory of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This will include the development of Organ-on-a-chip (OOC) and reproductive tissue organoids for healthy and various pregnancy disorders, testing new drugs using these model systems, and physiologic validation of OOC models in animal model experimentations in reproductive biology. Specific tasks will involve but are not limited to:

• Designing OOCs; testing and validating them.
• Developing a healthy and disease model of various pregnancy conditions.
• Testing new drugs using OOCs.
• Developing organoids for various reproductive organs.
• Testing drugs using organoids.
• Conducting high throughput studies and analyze data.
• Assist junior faculty members and train graduate and post-graduate fellows in the lab.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD degree in relevant areas (organ on chip, cell biology and molecular biology) and experience in organ-on-chip fabrication (photo and soft lithography), organ-on-chip establishment, and experimental design. The candidate should have strong publication records in the relevant areas. Knowledge in drug discovery, testing and validation are also preferred.

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

1062 - Medical Research Bldg

Job

Research Academic & ClinicalRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Team Lead / Technical

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Aug 13, 2026, 3:12:07 PM