Research Scientist II - Pharmacology

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

Job summary

A leading medical research institution in Texas is seeking a researcher with a Ph.D., M.D., D.O. or D.V.M. in a related field. The role focuses on innovative scientific investigations, including algorithm development, data analytics, and research project management. Candidates must have over 5 years of software engineering experience and excellent problem-solving skills. This position promises a collaborative environment committed to advancing health services knowledge. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and one year of related experience.
• 5+ years software engineering and developing experience.
• 3+ years teaching and training experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative scientific investigations and apply scientific principles.
• Manage computational laboratory operations, ensuring staff development.
• Establish research objectives, conduct projects, and analyze results.
• Prepare and publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ensure proper training of Research staff and Pre/Post-Doctoral Fellows.
• Oversee internal controls and reporting structures.
• Develop algorithms and optimize performance.
• Perform big data analytics, data engineering, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
• Apply data mining and machine learning; perform network analysis.

Skills

Algorithm development

Big data analytics

Data engineering

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Machine learning

Bioinformatics tools

Problem solving

Education

Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M. in related field

Tools

C++

Java

Python

Job description

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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. Participate in the discovery of new innovative biomedical and health services knowledge leading to increasingly effective and accessible health care for the citizens of Texas.
• Manage computational laboratory operations, including staff development and adherence to applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
• Establish research objectives and methodology, designs procedures, conducts research projects, analyzes, and interprets results.
• Preparation and publication of manuscripts in peer review journals.
• Ensures proper training of Research staff, Pre and Post-Doctoral Fellows.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Algorithm development and performance optimization.
• Big data analytics.
• Data engineering.
• Statistical analysis.
• Data visualization.
• Data mining and machine learning.
• Network analysis.
• Ability to manage research projects with minimal supervision.
• Bioinformatics tools and databases.
• Writing and presentation skills.
• Problem solving and creativity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Software engineering and developing experience 5+ years (C++, Java, Python).
• Teaching and training experience 3+ years.

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

0640 - Basic Science Bldg

Job

Research Academic & Clinical

Organization

UTMB Health

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Shift

Standard

Job Posting

Feb 11, 2026, 5:27:53 PM