Postdoctoral Research Fellow | Lab Lead & Mentor

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Excellent retirement program

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX, is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct, report and present research under a faculty mentor. This training position involves independent design and execution of advanced experiments, data analysis, and eventual manuscript preparation.

The role includes supervising junior staff, trainees and students, staying current with scientific literature, and assisting with lab operations.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field.

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.

Education

Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX, is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct, report and present research under a faculty mentor. This training position involves independent design and execution of advanced experiments, data analysis, and eventual manuscript preparation.

The role includes supervising junior staff, trainees and students, staying current with scientific literature, and assisting with lab operations.