Postdoctoral Fellow II, Biochemistry & Molecular Bio

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, Texas seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct, report and present research under a faculty mentor. This is a training position and is not expected to be a permanent position.

You will design and implement research protocols, oversee media preparation and equipment maintenance, collect and analyze data, supervise staff, review literature, and assist with supplies and lab upkeep. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent and two (2) years of completed Postdoctoral Fellow research experience.
• Experience in design and implementation of research protocols.
• Ability to supervise laboratory personnel and train fellows.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement research protocols; design safety procedures; adapt new procedures, methods or instrumentation relative to research procedures.
• Oversee media preparation, animal maintenance and equipment maintenance, quality control analysis of reagents.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze research data; keep a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data; maintain computer database of research data; tabulate and display data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation; use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
• Supervise other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; participate in training of fellows, residents, students and volunteer workers as needed.
• Search pertinent scientific literature as needed.
• Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.

Skills

Research design

Data analysis

Team supervision

Scientific communication

Education

PhD/MD or Doctoral equivalent

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field and two (2) years of completed Postdoctoral Fellow 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:

• Design and implement research protocols; design safety procedures; adapt new procedures, methods or instrumentation relative to research procedures.
• Oversee media preparation, animal maintenance and equipment maintenance, quality control analysis of reagents.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze research data; keep a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data; maintain computer database of research data; tabulate and display data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation; use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
• Supervise other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; participate in training of fellows, residents, students and volunteer workers as needed.
• Search pertinent scientific literature as needed.
• Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.

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.
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