Postdoctoral Research Fellow - School of Public Health

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston); Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston seeks a Full-Time Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the School of Public Health. This role supports cancer prevention research, providing opportunities for early-career researchers to develop independent skills while contributing to scientific knowledge in a renowned institution.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off (37-38 days per year)

Longevity Pay after two years

Retirement/pension plan

Free financial and legal counseling

Gym membership discounts

Employee discounts on various services

Resources for child and elder care

Qualifications

• Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data.
• Assists in training and mentoring lab personnel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and analyze data.
• Train and mentor graduate students and trainees.
• Prepare publications describing research results.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Doctoral/Terminal Degree

Job description

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

We are looking for a Full-Time Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston, TX. This position would support the UTHealth Innovation in Cancer Prevention Research Training Program funded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
2. Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
3. Reads and evaluates literature.
4. Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
5. Have strong written and oral communication skills.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

• Doctoral/Terminal Degree

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.