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:

Preforms surgical procedures and provides intensive care to animals with severe acute lung injury of various etiology. Provides intensive care with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to the animals with severe respiratory failure. Provides intensive care to animals with severe lung injury with sophisticated mechanical ventilation techniques.  Plans, directs, and coordinates complex research experiments following general technical procedures under the guidance of the Principal Investigator.  Works with Principal Investigator to formulate research plans, coordinates project activities and establishes appropriate reporting procedures.  Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.  Prepares manuscripts, meeting presentations, and performs background literature searches. Makes modifications to research procedures in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.  Confers with Principal Investigator regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and/or interpretation of final data. Adheres to internal controls established for the department.  Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field and one (1) year of completed Postdoctoral Fellow research experience.

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.

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

Compensation