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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number SRGV6973
Working Title POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW (Immunology & Microbiology)
Number of Vacancies 1
Location McAllen, Texas
Department School of Medicine / Immunology and Microbiology
FTE 1.0
FLSA Exempt
Scope of Job

Trainee position to pursue research as a vital component of their educational mission and professional career development. Works under minimal supervision with some latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment in research and/or teaching. Performs teaching and/or research work as required within the classroom and/or project assigned.

Description of Duties

The following is a listing of typical duties that may be applicable to the position:

Study IncRNA in cancer progression, metastasis and drug resistance in the laboratory of Immunology and Microbiology; Use cutting-edge technologies (novel in vivo imaging technologies, ddPCR, live cell imaging, proteomics) as platforms of discovery; Create and refine new tools using non-traditional models of cancer to understand resistance to development of cancer. Work within a multidisciplinary team on projects highly relevant to human disease; Design and execute experiments, analyzing and interpreting data; Present findings to the lab and to the UTRGV community; Write manuscripts, and assist with other funding applications; Developing, testing, and analyzing research projects based on application expertise and interest; Aiding in the development of a survey instrument, testing the instrument and disseminating the instrument; Writing narrative summaries of the research results, and related tasks under the supervision of the faculty member assigned; Conducting background research; Developing and implementing an evaluation plan and preparing progress reports as needed; Studying, testing, and maintaining accurate data identified as relevant and/or best practice systems from research results obtained through national studies; Designing and implementing training activities as required; Teaching one course per year in conjunction with faculty member, if assigned; Publishing in peer-reviewed publications related to the focus of the research activities assigned; and performing other job-related duties as assigned.
Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given

None.
Required Education

Doctoral degree from an accredited University (based on funding restrictions degree may need to have been conferred within a set period of time previous to assuming position).
Preferred Education

None.
Licenses/Certifications

None.
Required Experience

None.
Preferred Experience

2 years experience in collecting, compiling, and analyzing research data or related laboratory work.
Equipment

Use of personal computer and proficiency in software and research statistical applications.
Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Standard office environment. Work independently and collaboratively.
Other

This is a trainee position subject to a specific time as agreed to by stakeholders.
Physical Capabilities

N/A
Employment Category Full-Time
Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date 09/05/2023
Grant Funded Position Yes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date 02/28/2026

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley