What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow, Pathology Research position at UTMB Health?
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:
This Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position in the Department of Pathology will investigate the intersection between the field of virology and immunotherapy. Investigations will pursue establishment of animal models and treatments for viruses, with a focus on hepatitis B virus. Various tools for immunotherapy will be also explored, including different cell and gene therapy strategies. Prior experience in virology and various virological techniques (ex: qPCR, ELISA) in BLS2 conditions would be preferred but not required for the position.
Functioning independently, the Postdoctoral Researcher will design, organize and conduct highly specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols and procedures and in some cases designing new protocols; summarize findings and publish results in research journals; assume general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory; provide supervision and guidance to junior technicians, students, and researchers. An ideal candidate would be able to drive the project independently.
Examples of Duties:
- Design and implement research protocols; design safety procedures; adapt new procedures, methods or instrumentation relative to research procedures.
- Oversee media preparation, cell culture experiments, animal colony maintenance and experiments, and equipment maintenance and calibration; quality control analysis of reagents.
- Collect, prepare, and analyze research data; keep a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data; maintain computer database of research data; tabulate and display data for presentation in research conferences and for manuscript preparation; use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
- Supervise other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; participate in training of fellows, residents, students and volunteer workers as needed.
- Search pertinent scientific literature as needed.
- Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field. Scientific research experience.
SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
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