Postdoctoral Fellow - Guan Lab College of Pharmacy

Overview

Job Posting

Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow - Guan Lab College of Pharmacy

Hiring Department: College of Pharmacy

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

May 01, 2024

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2025

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Job Details:

General Notes The University of Texas at Austin provides competitive compensation plans plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes: insurance and Teachers Retirement System (TRS) retirement benefits; paid vacation, sick and holiday time off; access to employee professional development and wellness services; the opportunity to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) federal program.

This position may perform work both in-person and remotely, as determined by the supervisor and the needs of the college. Flexible work arrangements are available in the College of Pharmacy. This position may occasionally be required to work additional hours or weekends as needed to complete time-sensitive projects or facilitate events and programs. The position is for an initial one-year appointment with possibility of renewal annually.

A letter of interest and references will be requested from the finalist(s).

Purpose The Postdoctoral Fellow reports to Juan Guan in the College of Pharmacy to investigate the assembly mechanism of protein condensates in cancer signaling. Research in the Guan lab is at the interface of physics and biology. The team employs interdisciplinary approaches in cell biology, quantitative imaging, and biomaterials to probe biophysical systems and explore new bio-related applications. The applicant will have the opportunity to learn cutting-edge cell imaging techniques and have the freedom to choose a project applying protein biochemistry or cell biology techniques to exciting biophysics questions including but not limited to novel cancer mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the assembly mechanism of protein condensates in cancer signaling
• Manuscript preparation for scientific publication
• Generate data and participate in scientific writing to contribute to federal grant applications
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• PhD must have been received within three years of the start date
• Proficiency in immunoblotting and cell culture
• Demonstrated ability to conduct scientific research and report in the form of original research publications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biochemistry such as immunoblot or Western blotting techniques
• Background in cell biology or cell signaling.

Salary Range $47,476 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Open office environment
• Research lab setting

Required Materials Resume/CV with a list of technical skills and a list of publications

Employment Eligibility: Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original…