Postdoctoral Fellow — Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow II in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology to conduct and present research under a faculty mentor. This training position focuses on developing independent research skills and contributing to ongoing projects within the department.

The candidate will design experiments, analyze results, and communicate findings through notebooks, reports, and manuscripts, while participating in training of junior personnel and literature reviews.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent and two years postdoctoral research experience.
• Experience designing research protocols and safety procedures.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and present research data.
• Experience supervising lab personnel and coordinating research efforts.
• Experience performing literature searches as needed.
• Assist with ordering and maintenance of laboratory supplies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement research protocols; design safety procedures; adapt procedures, methods or instrumentation as needed.
• Oversee media preparation, animal maintenance, equipment maintenance, quality control analysis of reagents.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze research data; maintain notebook, database, and present data at conferences/publications.
• Supervise lab personnel and train fellows, residents, students, and volunteers.
• Search pertinent scientific literature as needed.
• Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and general laboratory maintenance.

Skills

Design protocols

Data analysis

Mentoring/training

Literature review

Education

PhD or MD or Doctoral equivalent

Tools

Graphics software

Statistical software

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow II in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology to conduct and present research under a faculty mentor. This training position focuses on developing independent research skills and contributing to ongoing projects within the department.

The candidate will design experiments, analyze results, and communicate findings through notebooks, reports, and manuscripts, while participating in training of junior personnel and literature reviews.