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:

Plan and perform experiments independently Prepare lab reports and manuscripts Performs a variety of immunology and virology assays and procedures including cell culture, ELISA, western blot, PCR, plaque assay, and flow cytometry Assists with the conduct of studies with animals Interacts and perform team studies with other researchers, including graduate students and research staff Capable of presenting data at scientific meetings

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:

Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Ability to plan and perform experiments independently Ability to observe and record experiments/research and report accurately Writing skills for protocols, reports, journal manuscripts and funding applications Mentoring and teaching skills for interaction with graduate students Presentation skills 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in Virology or Immunology or related fields

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Work experience, skills/competencies, education, license/certification)

Prior training/experience with animal and/or immunological studies

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