Postdoctoral Fellow, Pathology Post Doc Fellows

Postdoctoral Fellow, Pathology Post Doc Fellows

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

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2304538

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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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* A Postdoctoral Fellow position is immediately available at the University of Texas Medical Branch  research laboratory employs in vitro and in vivo experimental models to study infectious diseases caused by vector-borne intracellular bacteria. He or she will be working on a research project focusing on either development of vaccine or investigation of endothelial pathophysiology of vector-borne diseases caused by intracellular bacteria.

We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with strong scientific curiosity and integrity. Selected candidate is required to have strong background/training in microbiology, cellular biology, immunology, or closely related field. Basic research experiences/skills are required, including siRNA, immunoprecipitation, immunoblotting, cell culture, ELISA, and/or flow cytometric analysis. The successful candidate would be expected to perform experiments independently under PI's supervision, organize data, draft manuscript, and present research findings in scientific meetings and conferences.

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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Candidates who have research experience with transcription factor, protein modifications and epigenetics will be preferred.  

Working experience with animal handling in high-containment laboratory such as BSL3 would be an additional competency.

** SALARY:*
* Commensurate with experience.

** PHYSICAL LOCATION OF POSITION:*
* Keiller Building.

** 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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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