Postdoctoral Research Fellow-Integrative Biology & Pharmacology

UTHealth Houston • Houston, TX

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About The Position

UTHealth Houston is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative postdoctoral researcher to join its Integrative Biology & Pharmacology research team. The role offers early-career researchers the opportunity to gain experience, develop independent research skills, learn scientific techniques, and contribute to advancing knowledge in their field. The successful candidate will work independently with minimal supervision as part of a multidisciplinary, diverse group. Experience with whole-cell patch electrophysiology and preparation of dorsal root ganglia (DRG) neurons is sought. Developing new projects for possible grant submissions and collaborating with faculty members are encouraged.

The postdoctoral fellow plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, prepares publications, evaluates scientific literature, and helps train and mentor laboratory personnel, including graduate students and other trainees. The role also requires effective collaboration and strong written and oral communication.

Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. The position is security-sensitive and may be subject to routine review under the cited Texas statutes and regulations.

Requirements

• Doctoral or terminal degree.
• Experience in at least one of the following: whole-cell patch electrophysiology, isolation of DRG neurons, or isolation and culture of satellite glial cells.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a multidisciplinary, diverse group.
• Interpersonal skills to collaborate and communicate effectively.
• Must permanently reside and work in Texas.

Nice To Haves

• Recent PhD or equivalent in biology or a related scientific field, or be close to completing a PhD.
• Highly self-motivated, collaborative, and a quick learner.
• Experience with whole-cell patch electrophysiology and preparation of DRG neurons.
• Interest in developing projects for possible grant proposal submission and collaborating with faculty members.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct experiments, analyze data, and prepare publications describing results.
• Assist in training and mentoring laboratory personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
• Read and evaluate scientific literature.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Develop new projects for possible grant proposal submission and collaborate with faculty members; these activities are strongly encouraged.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Paid holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation time, and sick time; approximately 37–38 days per year in total.
• Increasing vacation accrual with longer tenure.
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
• Resources for child and elder care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree