Postdoctoral Scientist

Texas Biomedical Research Institute • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Texas Biomedical Research Institute is seeking a Full-Time Postdoctoral Scientist to conduct research on T cell immunity in the context of infection and cancer. This role involves working in a multidisciplinary laboratory that integrates various scientific fields to discover novel compounds for T cell activation, aiming to enhance immunotherapy and combat infectious diseases.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in immunology, microbiology, or biochemistry with expertise in chemical biology.
• Experience in studying T cell responses and metabolite interventions in bacterial infections and cancers using in vitro and animal studies.
• Willingness to learn and explore new areas of science, such as chemical biology and structural analyses for bioactive compound identifications.
• Highly motivated and self-driven to contribute significantly to scientific research.
• Ability to work collaboratively with lab members and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in grant writing and preparation of grant applications.
• Familiarity with bioinformatic analyses of gene, lipid, and metabolite profiles.

Responsibilities

• Generate and modify hypotheses based on literature analyses and experimental results.
• Carefully design and pursue experiments to test hypotheses and troubleshoot assays if they fail.
• Summarize the rationale, hypotheses, experimental design, results, conclusions, and future studies to present to lab members and colleagues.
• Write abstracts, prepare posters/talks, and write manuscripts for conferences and peer-reviewed journals.
• Maintain an accurate and complete experimental record.
• Develop grant writing skills and assist in preparing grant and contract applications as required.
• Participate in seminars and scientific meetings relevant to the fields of interest.
• Collaborate with other lab members and colleagues on research projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees and their families.
• Employer-funded retirement plan with 7% funding starting on day 1.
• Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays and a paid week off during Winter Recess.
• On-site medical clinic and wellness incentives.
• On-site gym and wellness programs.
• Flexible work arrangements for work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and continuing education (tuition reimbursement).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree