Postdoctoral Fellow - Pathology Post Doc Fellows

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct and present research under faculty supervision. The ideal candidate will design and carry out advanced scientific experiments and guide junior lab members.

This role requires a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent, along with scientific research experience. Responsibilities also include managing laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This is a training position with a focus on research development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct, report, and present research.
• Design and conduct advanced experiments.
• Supervise lab technicians, students, and researchers.

Education

Ph.D., M.D., or doctoral equivalent

Job description

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

The successful candidate will design, organize, and conduct highly specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols and procedures and, in some cases, design new protocols; summarize findings and publish results in research journals; assume general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory and provide supervision and guidance to junior technicians, students, and researchers. The candidate will also conduct innovative scientific investigation by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles, theories, and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, obtaining and maintaining all necessary federal and institutional permits required for work with select agents, actively supporting the PI in conducting experimental work, analyzing data, assisting with report and manuscript writing for various research projects, performing animal studies and cell culture work, providing assistance to students when requested by the PI, training new laboratory members as needed, and ensuring adherence to laboratory protocols and safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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