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Postdoctoral Fellow - Microbiology and Immunology


University of Texas Medical Branch


Location

Island, TX | United States


Job description

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 and is not expected to be a permanent position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

* Plan and perform experiments independently
* Prepare lab reports and manuscripts
* Performs a variety of immunology and virology assays and procedures including cell culture, ELISA, western blot, PCR, plaque assay, and flow cytometry
* Assists with the conduct of studies with animals
* Interacts and perform team studies with other researchers, including graduate students and research staff
* Capable of presenting data at scientific meetings

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

* Ability to plan and perform experiments independently
* Ability to observe and record experiments/research and report accurately
* Writing skills for protocols, reports, journal manuscripts and funding applications
* Mentoring and teaching skills for interaction with graduate students
* Presentation skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in Virology or Immunology or related fields.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior training/experience with animal and/or immunological studies.

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

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