UTHealth Houston · 6 months ago
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - School of Public Health
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) is seeking a Full-Time Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join their School of Public Health. The role involves processing wastewater samples, performing library preparation and sequencing, and developing analytical methods to characterize bacteria and fungi, while collaborating with team members and contributing to research publications.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Design and implement wastewater sequencing data analysis pipeline
Perform analyses of wastewater sequencing data
Process wastewater samples to extract nucleic acid
Perform library preparation and sequence the extracted nucleic acid
Stay abreast of new biomedical progress and technological advances in order to upgrade research skills and produce better and faster results
Collaborate with members of the research team and external collaborators and submit research findings for publication to advance the scientific knowledge of others
Assist in obtaining grant funds and other types of financial support
Maintain lab equipment
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Doctoral/Terminal Degree
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in microbiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, or a related field, although applicants with degrees in other disciplines may be considered if they possess the requisite skills for microbial and genomic research
Design and implement wastewater sequencing data analysis pipeline
Perform analyses of wastewater sequencing data
Process wastewater samples to extract nucleic acid
Perform library preparation and sequence the extracted nucleic acid
Stay abreast of new biomedical progress and technological advances in order to upgrade research skills and produce better and faster results
Collaborate with members of the research team and external collaborators and submit research findings for publication to advance the scientific knowledge of others
Assist in obtaining grant funds and other types of financial support
Maintain lab equipment
Perform other duties as assigned
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Preferred
Preferred skills include next-generation sequencing, library preparation, microbial genomics, and bioinformatics, but candidates with a strong research background are encouraged to apply
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Company
UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston provides resources for health care education, innovation, and scientific discovery.
Founded in 1972
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeNational Cancer InstituteCDMRP
2024-10-09Grant· $2.5M
2024-10-08Grant· $4.8M
2023-11-09Grant· $5M
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Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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