Research Scientist I

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, TX, seeks a Research Scientist to advance innovative biomedical research aligned with UTMB’s mission. The candidate will establish objectives, design procedures, and conduct projects while supervising lab staff and postdoctoral fellows.

The role requires a PhD/MD/DO/DVM in a related field; the successful candidate will publish and present findings, contributing to accessible health care advances in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/DO/DVM in related field; no experience required.
• Ability to supervise lab staff and postdoctoral fellows.
• Ability to publish and present research as author and co-author.

Responsibilities

• Establish research objectives and methodology.
• Design procedures and conduct research projects.
• Analyze and interpret results and present findings.
• Publish and present research findings.

Skills

Scientific research

Leadership

Manuscript writing

Education

PhD/MD/DO/DVM in related field

Tools

Laboratory techniques

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Conducts 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. Committed to the discovery of new innovative biomedical and health services knowledge leading to increasingly effective and accessible health care. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard scientific techniques and procedures while using judgment when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Research Scientists conduct innovative scientific investigations by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles, theories and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB. The Research Scientist will establish research objectives and methodology, design procedure, conduct research projects, analyze and interpret results, will publish and present research as author and co-author as well as lead or train Classified Research staff and Post Doctoral Fellows. In addition, supervises work of lab staff, oversees execution of assigned tasks. The successful candidate would be expected to perform experiments independently, organize data, draft manuscript, and present research findings in meetings and/or conferences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and no experience required.

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

1048 - Medical Research Bldg

Job

FacultyRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Team Lead / Technical

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Oct 6, 2026, 7:02:56 PM