Postdoctoral Fellow I, Anesthesiology 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:

• Preforms surgical procedures and provides intensive care to animals with severe acute lung injury of various etiology.
• Provides intensive care with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to the animals with severe respiratory failure.
• Provides intensive care to animals with severe lung injury with sophisticated mechanical ventilation techniques.
• 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.

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

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.

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