Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Anesthesiology - Dr. Eltzschig Lab

About the role

The Department of Anesthesiology, Dr. Eltzschig's lab, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the team. Dr. Eltzschig's research laboratory studies endogenous adaptive pathways controlled by hypoxia-inducible factors and applies these concepts to disease models relevant to anesthesiology, critical care, and perioperative medicine, including acute lung injury, myocardial or hepatic ischemia, acute kidney injury, and intestinal inflammation. The goal is to develop novel pharmacologic approaches to prevent or treat acute organ injury in surgical patients. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
• Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
• Reads and evaluates literature.
• Possesses interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 position is subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094; holders must be able to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2).
• Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time) – approximately 37‑38 days per year.
• Vacation accrual increases with length of service.
• Awesome retirement/pension plan.
• 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!