Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC · 17 hours ago
Postdoctoral Fellow - Infectious Disease & Infection Control-Research
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $76K/yr
2+ years expKomen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the department of Infectious Disease & Infection Control. The role involves conducting preclinical research on fungal pathogenesis and immunotherapy, as well as managing a host & pathogen biorepository from cancer patients.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and perform experimental mycology research projects, including preclinical research (in vitro research, fly models, murine infection models) and processing/analysis of human biospecimens
Perform literature review to design and advance research projects, establish new assay methodology and identify alternative approaches
Perform timely data analysis with proper interpretation of data
Prepare reports and present findings to colleagues, PI, coinvestigators, and collaborators
Attend academic conferences or meetings for oral or visual (poster) presentation of findings
Guide and supervise technicians and students to accomplish research or other laboratory duties
Write manuscripts, research proposals, and collaborate with lab members to reinforce expertise and expedite research programs
Keep updated electronic lab notebook
Qualification
Required
PhD or medical degree with prior research experience in microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, genetics, or a related field
At least 2 years of lab experience in microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, genetics, or a related field, with significant hands-on experience with in-vivo models
Strong communication, writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Experience with microbiological methods (e.g., fungal culture, susceptibility testing)
Advanced immunological methods (e.g., multiparameter flow cytometry)
Transcriptomics
Clinical biospecimens
Experience with animal models
Microbial culture
Genetic techniques
Microscopy
Evidence of independence
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate and mentor individuals at diverse stages of their careers including undergraduate and graduate students
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Paid time off
Retirement
Tuition benefits
Educational opportunities
Individual and team recognition
Company
Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC
Through generous funding from Susan G.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase