Postdoctoral Fellow

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg:
Brownsville:

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Posting Number: SRGV
9023

Working Title:

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location:

Edinburg, Texas

Department:
School of Medicine / MDOISU Cancer Research

FTE: 1.0

FLSA:
Exempt

Trainee position to pursue research as a vital component of their educational mission and professional career development. Under limited supervision and with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, performs complex research work by assisting in the development, implementation, and monitoring of specialized research projects. Manages the upkeep, training, and supervision of specialized research equipment within area of assigned responsibility.

• Develop and test vaccines against infectious diseases, particularly tuberculosis.
• Work with conventional laboratory reagents, instrumentation, and molecular/tissue biology techniques.
• Operate and generate data utilizing advanced instrumentation/techniques, flow cytometry, confocal imaging, live animal IVIS, and CT-PET machines.
• Design in vitro and in vivo (murine model) experiments.
• Record and analyze research data, write protocols and manuscripts.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a closely related field from an accredited university. (Given funding restrictions, the degree may need to have been conferred within a set period of time prior to assuming the position.)

• Experience with animal research, immunology, and advanced instrumentation such as flow cytometry and confocal imaging.
• Prior experience in vaccine studies.

Use of personal computer and proficiency in software and research statistical applications.

Successful completion of all required duties in an office/research environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

This is a trainee position subject to a specific time as agreed to by stakeholders.

N/A

Commensurate with Experience

Grant Funded Position:
Yes
Grant Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non‑discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment.

We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.