Visiting Pre-Doctoral Fellow, Microbiology and Immunology

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is seeking a candidate for a research training position focused on arboviruses and zoonoses as part of the TRAIN program. Responsibilities include laboratory work, developing a research proposal, analyzing results, and mentorship opportunities.

A Bachelor’s degree and enrollment in a degree-granting program are required, with preference given to candidates enrolled in MS or MD/PhD programs. The working environment includes classroom, library, and laboratory settings, with exposure to occupational hazards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; must be enrolled in a degree-granting program.
• MS or MD/PhD enrollment preferred; experience in relevant scientific fields desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive extensive research training from UTMB faculty mentors.
• Perform laboratory work relating to the training program.
• Develop and supervise execution of a research proposal.
• Analyze research results and mentor fellow lab members.

Skills

Research training

Laboratory work

Research proposal development

Data analysis

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Enrollment in a degree-granting program

MS or enrollment in MD/PhD program

Job description

Job Summary

The candidate will come to UTMB to work on activities that are planned as part of our funded Training and Research on Arboviruses and Zoonoses in Nigeria and Sierra Leone (TRAIN) program.

Major Duties / Critical Tasks

• Receive extensive research training from UTMB faculty mentors.
• Perform laboratory work or research pertaining to the training program, under the direction of responsible faculty.
• Develop and supervise execution of a research proposal.
• Analyze research results, prepare manuscripts for publication, mentor fellow lab members.
• Applicants will also have opportunities to lead or collaborate on projects.
• Library research as needed.
• Adhere to all UTMB rules and regulations.
• Adhere to internal controls for the department.
• Perform related duties as required.

Required Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree and enrollment in a degree‑granting program of a university.

Preferred Education / Experience

MS or enrollment in a MD/PhD program and experience in one of the following areas: immunology, virology, cellular biology, molecular biology, microbiology, epidemiology, environmental sciences, or a related field. Experience with infectious diseases is preferred.

Equipment

Varies with the specific research project associated with the student training.

Working Environment

Classroom, library, laboratory and/or clinical environment; may be exposed to occupational hazards found in a biomedical research laboratory and/or clinical 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.

Location: Galveston, Texas.