Postdoctoral Research Fellow

1 week ago

Houston, Texas, United States UTHealth Houston Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

This position is located within our Department of Integrative Biology & Pharmacology.

Preferred Skills:

  • Strong background in molecular and cellular biology, metabolism, or immunology.
  • Proficiency in experimental techniques such as cell culture, staining and imaging, and mouse handling or surgical procedures.
  • Experience with omics data analysis (e.g., RNA-seq, proteomics, lipidomics) and/or bioinformatics is highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments independently.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, supported by a record of scientific publications.
  • Collaborative attitude with enthusiasm for interdisciplinary teamwork.
  • Strong motivation to develop independent research directions and contribute to ongoing projects in the lab.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

  • 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
  • Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
  • The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue
  • Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan

We take care of our employees As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

  • Free financial and legal counseling
  • Free mental health counseling services
  • Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
  • Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
  • Resources for child and elder care
  • Plus many more

Position Summary:

A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.

Position Key Accountabilities:

  1. Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
  2. Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
  3. Reads and evaluates literature.
  4. Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
  5. Have strong written and oral communication skills.
  6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

Doctoral/Terminal Degree

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

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