Postdoctoral Fellow - Pharmacology

Postdoctoral Fellow - Pharmacology

** Galveston, Texas, United States*
* Training & Education

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2601125

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* JOB DESCRIPTION:

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* 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.

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* ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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* Functioning independently, the Postdoctoral Researcher will design, organize and conduct highly specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols and procedures and in some cases designing new protocols; summarize findings and publish results in research journals; assume general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory; provide supervision and guidance to junior technicians, students, and researchers.

+ Design and implement research protocols; design safety procedures; adapt new procedures, methods or instrumentation relative to research procedures.

+ Oversee media preparation, animal maintenance and equipment maintenance; quality control analysis of reagents.

+ Collect, prepare, and analyze research data;  keep a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data;  maintain computer database of research data;  tabulate and display data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation;  use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.

+ Supervise other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; participate in training of fellows, residents, students and volunteer workers as needed.

+ Search pertinent scientific literature as needed.

+ Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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* _Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field. Scientific research experience._

** 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.

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