Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent and 2 years of related experience or Master's degree in basic science or equivalent and no experience required.

Job Description:

Performs a variety of routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments and assists with lab maintenance responsibilities.

Job Duties:
Dr. Haiqing Zhao’s research lab at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), in the Dept. of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and the Sealy Center for Structural Biology and Molecular Biophysics, focuses on developing and applying computational approaches to predict and study Protein-Protein Interactions (PPIs) at both molecular and systems-wide levels. Right now, we are seeking a motivated Research Associate (Pre-doctoral Fellow) to join our dynamic research team. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge ML/AI research projects focusing on various aspects of bioinformatics, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Detailed projects include studying Host-Pathogen Interactomes and PPI theory in general. Projects of Host-Pathogen interaction will collaborate with Galveston National Lab (BSL-4). Please click the lab website (https://hzhao-lab.github.io/) to learn more about our research and position descriptions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Bioinformatics, Computational Chemistry/Biology/Biophysics, or a related field. Proficiency in one programming language such as python, or C/C++. Proficiency in Unix/Linux system and high-performance computing.   Motivation to do scientific research and learn new technologies. Some leadership is a plus but not required.

Major Duties/Critical Tasks:

Under general supervision, performs routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments of moderate complexity.  Plans, coordinates, provides setup and conducts standard research experiments. Performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator. Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected and provides preliminary analysis of results. May provide guidance to junior research staff. Help put group orders and manage the lab. Help maintain group website and necessary web design.

Salary Range:
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