Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Integrative Biology and Pharmacology

Preferred Key Accountabilities

• Plan and conduct experiments
• Analyze data
• Prepare publications describing results
• Aid in training and mentoring lab personnel
• Read and evaluate literature
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Job Requirements

• A recent PhD or equivalent in a related scientific field (cell biology, biophysics, biochemistry, immunology, or bioengineering)
• Experience in one or more of the following: super-resolution microscopy, proximity-labeling proteomics, mechanobiology, hematopoietic stem cell biology, and flow cytometry
• Grant writing and application experience

What we do here

What we do here changes the world. 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!

Benefits

• 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!

Position Summary

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

• Plans and conducts experiments
• Analyzes data
• Prepares publications describing results
• Aids in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees
• Reads and evaluates literature
• Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels
• Have strong written and oral communication skills
• Performs 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.