Postdoctoral Fellow, Sealy Center On Aging at University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The postdoctoral fellow will conduct, report and present research in his/her field of study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This is a training position, and is not expected to be a permanent position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and perform experiments independently.
• Prepare lab reports.
• Writes protocol.
• Interacts with graduate students.
• Capable of presenting data at meeting.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field. Scientific research experience.

KNOWLEDGE I SKILLS I ABILITIES:

• Ability to plan and perform experiments independently.
• Ability to observe and record experiments/research and report accurately.
• Writing skills for protocols, reports, journal manuscripts and funding applications.
• Mentoring and teaching skills for interaction with graduate students.
• Presentation skills.

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.