Postdoctoral Fellow - Microbiology And Immunology

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

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Fellow conducts, reports, and presents research in their field under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This is a training position and is not expected to be permanent. Functioning independently, the Postdoctoral Researcher designs, organizes, and conducts highly specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols and procedures, and may design new protocols. The role summarizes findings and publishes results in research journals, assumes general responsibility for laboratory scientific operations, and provides supervision and guidance to junior technicians, students, and researchers.

Requirements

Ph.D., M.D., or doctoral equivalent in any field.

Responsibilities

Design and implement research protocols and safety procedures; adapt procedures, methods, or instrumentation as needed.
Oversee media preparation, animal maintenance, equipment maintenance, and quality-control analysis of reagents.
Collect, prepare, and analyze research data; maintain a detailed experimental notebook and a computer database of research data.
Tabulate and display data for research conferences and manuscript preparation; use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
Supervise laboratory personnel to coordinate research efforts and improve efficiency.
Participate in training fellows, residents, students, and volunteer workers as needed.
Search pertinent scientific literature as needed.
Assist with ordering and procuring supplies and equipment and with general laboratory maintenance.
Conduct, report, and present research; summarize findings and publish results in research journals.
Assume general responsibility for laboratory scientific operations and guide junior technicians, students, and researchers.