UTHealth Houston · 2 months ago
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - School of Dentistry - Myers Lab
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelUTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will contribute to cutting-edge research on the toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics of areca nut alkaloids, conduct experiments, analyze data, and prepare publications while mentoring lab personnel and developing independent research skills.
EducationHealth CareProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results
Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees
Reads and evaluates literature
Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels
Have strong written and oral communication skills
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
PhD in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toxicology, Biomedical Sciences or a related field preferred
Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results
Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees
Reads and evaluates literature
Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels
Have strong written and oral communication skills
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
Hands-on experience working with animal models (e.g., animal handling, breeding, specimen collection, dosing) will be an added advantage
Experience with drug metabolism and disposition research (in vitro and/or in vivo)
Background in mathematical modeling (e.g., enzyme kinetics, pharmacokinetics)
Demonstrated ability in cell culture techniques and microscopic imaging
Experience with quantitative analysis of drugs/metabolites (e.g., HPLC-UV)
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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Michael Tramonte
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Melissa Pifko
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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