Research Associate

A Research Associate position is immediately available to investigate the molecular and cellular players that contribute to lung remodeling and test targeted interventions. Applicants must have a strong background in cellular and molecular biology, mouse model of experimentally induced lung fibrosis or lung injury, toxicology and isolation and analysis of epithelial cells, fibroblasts and macrophages from the lungs, immunocytochemistry and histochemistry, immunofluorescence microscopic techniques, flow cytometry and functional assays. Preference will be given to candidates with master or PhD degree with 3-5 years of research experience in studying chronic lung injury and remodeling, including pulmonary fibrosis, COPD or viral infections. Candidates with expertise in molecular interactions, lung diseases, matrix biology, glycobiology, macrophages biology, or transplant immunology are also encouraged to apply. Please send curriculum vitae to: Dr. Shetty, Professor, Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, TX 75708, USA. Email: sreerama.shetty@uthct.edu. We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience.

Additional Information

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the University will, in accordance with State and Federal law and regulations, provide equal opportunity in all employment related activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual preference, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam Era. The University requires pre-employment drug & alcohol screening, proof of COVID-19 vaccination and/or medical or religious exemption, and health immunizations and criminal background check on all hires. Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code