Research Scientist II - Microbiology and Immunology

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX invites applications for a Research Academic position. Candidates must hold a PhD/MD/DO/DVM in a related field and have at least one year of related experience.

The role focuses on innovative biomedical research and applying scientific principles to health services projects. The incumbent will establish research objectives, conduct projects, analyze data, and communicate results to the principal investigator, with opportunities to publish

Qualificações

• PhD/MD/DO/DVM in related field with one year of related experience.
• Knowledge/experience in biomedical or health services research.
• Data analysis and communication skills required.

Responsabilidades

• Establishes research objectives and develops methodologies.
• Conducts research projects, analyzes data, and interprets results.
• Defines problems and proposes solutions for research projects.
• Communicates results to the principal investigator.
• Supervises research staff and oversees task execution.
• May publish and present research findings; may train staff.

Conhecimentos

Data analysis

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Formação académica

PhD/MD/DO/DVM

One year related experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and one year of related experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and one year of related experience.

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. Assures competence as a fully trained scientist in a specific discipline or area of expertise.

Job Duties:

• Establishes research objectives and methodology and designs procedures requiring a highly developed technical skill.
• Conducts research projects and performs analysis and interpretation of data.
• Defines problems and possible solutions as dictated by the research project.
• Complies, writes, and effectively communicates project results to the principal investigator.
• Supervises and provides technical direction to the work of research staff and oversees execution of assigned tasks.
• May submit training grants as Principle Investigator (PI), provided they have a faculty mentor.
• May publish and present research as author and co-author.
• May lead or train Classified Research Staff and Post Doctoral Fellows.
• Designs, develops, and maintains equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
• May submit equipment, renovation, or other facility/core enhancement grants as the PI.
• Reviews scientific literature.
• Identifies appropriate internal controls for department.
• Actively pursue and successfully pass and maintain required training for high containment access.
• May present data at national or international scientific meetings or formal grant reviews
• Assist PI with international research to include shipment of supplies and samples, on-site training, sample collection, or other related duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge in the relevant scientific discipline with increasing professional achievement.
• Specialized knowledge or expertise in a particular subject area, which may allow for project – specific lead responsibilities
• Peer Recognition in progress.
• Data Analysis
• Technical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience

EQUIPMENT:

Standard laboratory equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

Standard laboratory environment.

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

0609 - Keiller Bldg

Job

Research Academic & ClinicalRegular

Employee Status

Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Oct 1, 2026, 4:25:01 PM