Research Scientist II - Microbiology And Immunology

UTMB Health•Galveston, TX

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 UTMB’s mission. The role supports discovery of biomedical and health services knowledge intended to advance effective and accessible health care and requires competence as a fully trained scientist in a specific discipline or area of expertise. The Research Scientist establishes research objectives and methodology, designs procedures requiring highly developed technical skill, conducts projects, and analyzes and interprets data. The role defines project problems and possible solutions, communicates results to the principal investigator, and supervises or provides technical direction to research staff. The scientist may submit training grants as PI with a faculty mentor, publish and present research, lead or train classified research staff and postdoctoral fellows, develop and maintain experimental equipment, and submit equipment, renovation, or facility/core enhancement grants as PI. The position also reviews scientific literature and identifies appropriate internal controls for the department.

Requirements

Ph.D., M.D., D.O., or D.V.M. in a related field.
One year of related experience.
Knowledge in the relevant scientific discipline with increasing professional achievement.
Specialized knowledge or expertise in a particular subject area, which may allow for project-specific lead responsibilities.
Data analysis skills.
Technical and problem-solving skills.
Communication skills.
Local or national peer recognition.

Responsibilities

Establish research objectives and methodology and design procedures requiring highly developed technical skill.
Conduct research projects and analyze and interpret data.
Define problems and possible solutions as dictated by the research project.
Compile, write, and effectively communicate project results to the principal investigator.
Supervise and provide technical direction to research staff and oversee execution of assigned tasks.
May submit training grants as principal investigator, provided they have a faculty mentor.
May publish and present research as author or co-author.
May lead or train classified research staff and postdoctoral fellows.
Design, develop, and maintain equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
May submit equipment, renovation, or other facility/core enhancement grants as principal investigator.
Review scientific literature.
Identify appropriate internal controls for the department.