Research Scientist I, Internal Medicine-Nephrology
Research Scientist I, Internal Medicine-Nephrology
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Job Description
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 Federal Contractor UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Conducts innovative scientific investigation by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles theories and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB. Committed to the discovery of new innovative biomedical and health services knowledge leading to increasingly effective and accessible health care. Evaluates selects and applies standard scientific techniques and procedures while using judgment when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
A fulltime Research Scientist I position is available in the Division of Nephrology Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston to study the molecular mechanisms of kidney disease and to develop novel therapeutic concepts.
The ideal candidate is expected to join a dynamic and wellpublished research team that provides a platform to perform research in the designated area. The candidate should be highly motivated can work independently as well as collaboratively as part of the team.
- Drive NIH funded projects under the direct supervision of PI.
- Perform the proposed experiments and collect the experimental data.
- Work with a group of scientists for trouble shooting and brainstorming.
- Design and develop new research protocols and experimental procedures.
- Analyzes data and write the findings up together with PI for publication.
- Present research findings at local/national/international meetings.
- Help PI train or mentor research staff and student.
- Generate novel research ideas and develop new research grant proposals.
- Ph. D M.D D.O. or D.V.M in related field and no experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MD or PhD in Molecular Biology Biochemistry Microbiology and Immunology or a related field.
- Experience with handling small laboratory animals or
- Experience with bioinformatical analysis of sequencing data (including singlecell and bulk genomic and epigenomic data).
- Having the potential to develop into an independent scientist and/or faculty member.
Based on research experience and skill sets we provide competitive compensation and benefit package following UTMB and NIH guidelines. To apply please send CV a letter of intent and contact details for two or three references to Dr. David Wei at
SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.
Employment Type
Intern
