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UTMB Health Postdoctoral Fellow - Microbiology and Immunology in Galveston, Texas
Postdoctoral Fellow - Microbiology and Immunology
Galveston, Texas, United States
Patient Care
UTMB Health
Requisition # 2400704
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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