Postdoctoral Fellow - Pharmacology

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

8h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field.
• Scientific research experience.

Responsibilities

• Functioning independently, the Postdoctoral Researcher will design, organize and conduct highly specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols and procedures and in some cases designing new protocols
• summarize findings and publish results in research journals
• assume general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory
• provide supervision and guidance to junior technicians, students, and researchers.
• Design and implement research protocols; design safety procedures; adapt new procedures, methods or instrumentation relative to research procedures.
• Oversee media preparation, animal maintenance and equipment maintenance; quality control analysis of reagents.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze research data; keep a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data; maintain computer database of research data; tabulate and display data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation; use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
• Supervise other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; participate in training of fellows, residents, students and volunteer workers as needed.
• Search pertinent scientific literature as needed.
• Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree