Postdoctoral Fellow, Internal Medicine-Nephrology

　　Galveston, Texas, United States

　　Training & Education

　　UTMB Health

　　Requisition # 2400097

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field. Scientific research experience.

　　JOB DESCRIPTION:

　　The postdoctoral fellow will conduct, report and present research in his/her field of study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This is a training position, and is not expected to be a permanent position.

　　ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

　　Participate in research design, data analysis and grant and manuscript preparation.

　　Strong background in immunology, cancer research and confocal (Nikon preferred) microscopy.

　　5 years experience with tissue immunofluorescence microscopy, tissue preparation and analysis software.

　　2 years experience with multiplexed imaging of tissue sections, tissue clearing protocols.

　　Attend research team meetings and present articles as appropriate

　　Assist with inventory and request orders for general use laboratory supplies

　　Attend training seminars and scientific presentations

　　Strong background in ELISA, Western blot, histology, genotyping, gel electrophoresis.

　　Attend research team meetings and present project progression/articles as scheduled.

　　Maintain cell culture room duty on assignment.

　　Collect and assist with submission of study related documents, study protocols and study protocol amendments for submission to IRB/IACUC per policy and procedure.

　　Strong leadership skills.

　　Performs other job-related assignments as assigned

　　Conduct literature searches and retrieve articles and other project-related tasks

　　Maintain animal cages in mice room via genotyping, breeding, weaning, feeding, sample collections and proper euthanasia

　　Opportunities may be available to assist with conducting culturally competent translations

　　Collect and entry of data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system

　　Collect and assist with the submission of study related documents, study protocols and study protocol amendments for submission to the IRB per policy and procedure

　　Utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of data collection procedures

　　Assist with research design and research development in the Department of Nephrology in Internal Medicine

　　Train students for lab techniques and lab duties

　　Assist maintaining lab safety and cleaning rules

　　Assist maintaining animal management protocols

　　Perform discussions on lab improvement

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　PhD

　　Enthusiastic, self-motivated, efficient and interact well with others as part of a team.

　　Ability to work independently.

　　Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

　　Ability to organize and perform well on several concurrent research projects.

　　Ability to work with community partners to conduct research studies

　　Interest in health equity research

　　Experience in data analysis and statistics; familiarity with presenting and publishing scientific papers

　　Ability to work in an interdisciplinary field towards the project goal in an academic setting, ability to supervise students and technical personnel

　　Ability to build rapport, navigate sensitive topics, and maintain confidentiality with a diverse pool of research participants

　　Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings.

　　Availability to work evenings and weekends if needed

　　Strong communication, data analysis, computer and organizational skills.

　　Strong research methodology skills

　　Expertise in data analysis techniques

　　Highly organized, flexible, work well with interdisciplinary teams

　　SALARY:

　　Commensurate with experience.

　　EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

　　UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

　　Compensation