What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow, Pathology Research position at UTMB Health Careers?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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 with the possibility of extension depending on funding and performance evaluation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Plan and perform experiments independently, with assistance of the PI
- Prepare lab reports weekly and draft the progress report every three months
- Writes protocol, including optimization procedures
- Interacts with graduate students, if necessary, provide technical guidance
- Capable of presenting data at meeting, conferences etc.
- Performs related duties as assigned, including routine weekly duty in the regular and high containment laboratory
- Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in the field of cellular/molecular biology, immunology and/or microbiology or related fields.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to perform experiments with bench skills
- Ability to observe and record experiments/research and report accurately
- Ability to organize the experimental results and drafting manuscript
- Mentoring and teaching experimental skills for graduate students
- Presentation skills
- Technical expertise in molecular biology and immunology, including immunoprecipitation, PCR, immunoblotting, ELISA and/or flow cytometric analysis, are preferred.
- Other research experience including cell culture and animal handling are preferred.
- Working experience in BSL3 would be an additional competency.
SALARY:
Commensurate with experience
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