Postdoctoral Fellow - Infectious Disease, Microbiome & Metabolism

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Internal Medicine-Infectious Disease. The role supports research on nutrition, inflammation, gut function, and bone growth under a faculty mentor in a NIH-funded program. The position aims to develop an independent academic career through mentored grants and publications.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or M.D. or equivalent in relevant fields, demonstrate a record of publications and presentations, and show strong work

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral, or equivalent in microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, or relevant field.
• Record of written publication and oral presentation; excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of a strong work ethic and productivity during prior education and training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, report and present research under supervision of a faculty mentor.
• Work in NIH-funded setting focusing on nutrition, inflammation, gut function, and bone growth.
• Independently plan and perform experiments and keep abreast of literature.
• Prepare protocols, reports, and manuscripts; present data at meetings.

Skills

Molecular biology

Immunology

Cell biology

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D./M.D. or doctoral in microbiology/immunology/molecular biology

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Internal Medicine-Infectious Disease. The role supports research on nutrition, inflammation, gut function, and bone growth under a faculty mentor in a NIH-funded program. The position aims to develop an independent academic career through mentored grants and publications.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or M.D. or equivalent in relevant fields, demonstrate a record of publications and presentations, and show strong work