Postdoctoral Fellow - Pharmacology

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution based in Galveston is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Pharmacology. This role involves conducting and reporting research under faculty supervision, with hands-on responsibilities like designing experiments, overseeing lab operations, and training junior personnel. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. or equivalent and has scientific research experience. Competitive salary commensurate with experience is offered, alongside a commitment to equal employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• Conduct, report and present research under supervision.
• Design and implement research protocols safely.
• Maintain laboratory and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct highly specialized experiments.
• Oversee media preparation and animal maintenance.
• Summarize findings and publish results.

Skills

Scientific research experience

Independent functioning

Data analysis

Report writing

Protocol design

Education

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

Job description

For application assistance, please email [e-mail] Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

Job Description

Postdoctoral Fellow - Pharmacology - (2601125)

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

• Function independently; design, organize and conduct highly specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols and procedures and, in some cases, designing new protocols; summarize findings and publish results in research journals; assume general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory; provide supervision and guidance to junior technicians, students, and researchers.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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.

Location and Job Details

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations: 0615 - Research Bldg.; 301 University Blvd. Research Building 17, 3rd Floor; Galveston 77555-0615

Job/Organization/Shift/Status: Training & Education; UTMB Health; Regular; Shift: Standard

Job Level: Day Shift

Job Posting

Feb 24, 2026, 5:12:00 PM

For application assistance, please email [e-mail] Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.