Postdoctoral Fellow I, Surgery-Research at University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field and one (1) year of completed Postdoctoral Fellow research experience.

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. The UTMB Department of Surgery research fellowship program will focus on providing state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research training experiences for postdoctoral fellows interested in the RNA-based components that underlie the molecular mechanisms that influence cell fate.

The postdoctoral fellow will perform various standardized laboratory assignments and experiments in a supportive and collaborative research environment. Deep scientific interests and understanding the objectives of our studies are critical in discovering novel scientific findings. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team, and willingness to acquire new methodological and technical skills are essential.

Job Duties:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates complex research experiments following general technical procedures under the guidance of the Principal Investigator.
• Works with Principal Investigator to formulate research plans, coordinates project activities and establishes appropriate reporting procedures.
• Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
• Prepares manuscripts, meeting presentations, and performs background literature searches.
• Makes modifications to research procedures in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.
• Confers with Principal Investigator regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and/or interpretation of final data.
• Adheres to internal controls established for the department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or MD/PhD with extensive experience in cell culture, molecular biology, genomics, and biochemistry.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, data analysis skills, and scientific writing skills.

Salary:
Commensurate with Experience

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