Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
About The Position
We are hiring a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Full-time) to join the UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will lead research projects focused on the structure, function, regulation, and cellular roles of proton-activated chloride channels. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop expertise across multiple experimental approaches and contribute intellectually to new research directions within the laboratory. 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! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 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! 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.
Requirements
- Doctoral/Terminal Degree
Responsibilities
- Design, perform, analyze, and interpret experiments using complementary approaches.
- Operate and maintain specialized scientific equipment and develop expertise in advanced experimental instrumentation.
- Maintain well-organized and accessible experimental records, datasets, protocols, and research documentation.
- Assist with the training and mentoring of graduate students, research assistants, technicians, and other trainees.
- Establish, optimize, and validate new laboratory protocols and experimental procedures.
- Prepare manuscripts, scientific reports, presentations, and other scholarly materials describing research findings.
- Present research results at laboratory meetings, departmental seminars, scientific conferences, and other internal and external venues.
- Possesses strong written and oral communication skills.
- Contribute to laboratory organization, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and day-to-day laboratory activities.
- Promote a safe, organized, respectful, and collaborative laboratory environment.
- Attend departmental seminar series, scientific meetings, workshops, and other professional development activities.
- Comply with all University, governmental, institutional, and laboratory policies, regulations, and safety requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 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)
- 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, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
