Research Scientist I, Pathology Research
About The Position
Conducts innovative scientific investigation by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles, theories and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB. Committed to the discovery of new innovative biomedical and health services knowledge leading to increasingly effective and accessible health care. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard scientific techniques and procedures while using judgment when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques. Research projects focus on understanding the mechanisms of pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, especially role of gut microbiome.
Requirements
- Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field
- Strong background in immunology, cell biology or toxicology
- PCR
- siRNA
- ncRNA
- immunoprecipitation
- immunoblotting
- cell culture
- ELISA
- flow cytometric analysis
- working experience with animal handling (mice)
Nice To Haves
- Strong background in immunology, cell biology or toxicology
Responsibilities
- Establish research objectives and methodology
- Design procedure
- Conduct research projects
- Analyze and interpret results
- Publish and present research as author and co-author
- Lead or train Classified Research staff and Post Doctoral Fellows
- Supervises work of lab staff
- Oversees execution of assigned tasks
- Perform experiments independently
- Organize data
- Draft manuscript
- Present research findings in meetings and/or conferences
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
