Postdoctoral Fellow, Pathology Post Doc Fellows

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:
A Postdoctoral Fellow position is immediately available at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Our research laboratory employs in vitro and in vivo experimental models to study infectious diseases caused by vector-borne intracellular bacteria. He or she will be working on a research project focusing on either development of vaccine or investigation of endothelial pathophysiology of vector-borne diseases caused by intracellular bacteria.

We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with strong scientific curiosity and integrity. Selected candidate is required to have strong background/training in microbiology, cellular biology, immunology, or closely related field. Basic research experiences/skills are required, including siRNA, immunoprecipitation, immunoblotting, cell culture, ELISA, and/or flow cytometric analysis. The successful candidate would be expected to perform experiments independently under PI’s supervision, organize data, draft manuscript, and present research findings in scientific meetings and conferences.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates who have research experience with transcription factor, protein modifications and epigenetics will be preferred.  Working experience with animal handling in high-containment laboratory such as BSL3 would be an additional competency.

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.

PHYSICAL LOCATION OF POSITION:
Keiller Building.