Senior Research Scientist, Internal Medicine-Nephrology
Job Description:
To support the research initiatives of the University.
Job Duties:
- Evaluates, selects and applies standard scientific techniques and procedures while using judgment when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques.
- Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
- Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles and tabulates data, provides analysis of results.
- Confers with lab staff regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and interpretation of final data.
- Presents research and journal articles in weekly scheduled meetings.
- Presents abstracts or oral presentations at campus events and external conference opportunities.
- Independently performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
- Guides junior research staff in experimental methodologies.
- May submit training grants as PI.
- Performs related duties as required.
Required Skills:
- Animal models
- Cell culture
- Molecular biology techniques
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD, MD or DO in biological sciences, chemistry or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD degree and 3 - 5 years of related experience
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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
