Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Stroke Institute ( Dr. Savitz

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

UTHealth Houston's Neurology Department is hiring for a postdoctoral research fellow. The position is intended to foster career development toward an independent biostatistician and future faculty career through advanced postdoctoral training in quantitative methodologies and the acquisition of new skillsets in clinical research. The fellow will learn advanced analytical approaches, clinical trial designs, statistical techniques, outcome measurements, and innovative research methodologies, while gaining experience in learning healthcare, comparative effectiveness research, and N-of-1 trials.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful clinical and translational research while developing the expertise necessary to become an independent researcher and academic leader.

Location:

6431 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030

UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.

Position key accountabilities include:

• Planning and conducting experiments, analyzing data, and preparing publications describing results.
• Assisting in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
• Reading and evaluating literature.
• Possessing interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Having strong written and oral communication skills.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum education:

Doctoral/terminal degree.

Physical requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215.

Residency requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.