Postdoctoral Fellow - Microbiology And Immunology

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.
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.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Design and implement research protocols; design safety procedures; adapt new procedures, methods or instrumentation relative to research procedures.
• Oversee media preparation, animal maintenance and equipment maintenance, 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.

 

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.
In addition, UTMB offers a superior benefits package, including an excellent retirement program and a relocation allowance.   
 

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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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For application assistance, please email [email protected] Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

 

Job Details
Primary Location: United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations: 0610 - GNL Bldg, 301 University Blvd., GNL Building, rm 6.200, Galveston, 77555-0610
Job: Research Academic & Clinical
Organization: UTMB Health, Regular
Shift: Standard
Employee Status: Team Lead / Technical
Job Level: Day Shift
Job Posting: Oct 19, 2026, 1:53:06 PM