Postdoctoral Fellow, Sealy Center On Aging

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical research institution seeks a dedicated postdoctoral fellow to conduct, report, and present research under faculty supervision. This training position offers the opportunity to perform experiments independently, mentor graduate students, and develop essential skills in research documentation and presentation. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree and have scientific research experience. The position is located in Galveston, Texas, and emphasizes equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field. Scientific research experience.
• Strong writing skills for protocols, reports and manuscripts.
• Mentoring and teaching skills for interaction with graduate students.
• Presentation skills for scientific meetings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform experiments independently.
• Prepare lab reports.
• Write protocol.
• Interact with graduate students.
• Present data at meetings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to plan and perform experiments independently

Ability to observe and record experiments/research and report accurately

Writing skills for protocols, reports, journal manuscripts and funding applications

Mentoring and teaching skills for interaction with graduate students

Presentation skills

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

• Plan and perform experiments independently.
• Prepare lab reports.
• Writes protocol.
• Interacts with graduate students.
• Capable of presenting data at meeting.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to plan and perform experiments independently.
• Ability to observe and record experiments/research and report accurately.
• Writing skills for protocols, reports, journal manuscripts and funding applications.
• Mentoring and teaching skills for interaction with graduate students.
• Presentation skills.

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.

Primary Location

United States – Texas – Galveston

Work Locations

0177 – Rebecca Sealy Hosp

Job

Research Academic & Clinical

Organization

UTMB Health

Employee Status

Team Lead / Technical

Job Level

Day Shift

Shift

Standard

Regular

Regular

Job Posting

Jan 16, 2026, 11:26:34 PM