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Postdoctoral Research Associate
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UNT System Overview | Welcome to the University of North Texas System . UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton , the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. |
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Posting Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
Department | HSC-Center for Human ID-304600 |
Job Location | Fort Worth |
Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
Retirement Eligibility | TRS Eligible |
Additional Retirement Information | For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php . |
Salary Information | Grade N01 |
Department Summary | The Center for Human Identification (CHI) is an accredited forensic laboratory on the campus of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. With funding from the State of Texas and various Federal Government agencies, CHI supports forensic DNA testing, anthropological examinations, local CODIS operations, training, and various research and development initiatives. CHI also manages the Texas Missing Persons DNA Database. |
Position Overview | The Postdoctoral Research Associate’s duties are related to research activities utilizing an advanced level of knowledge within their perspective field. They will also contribute to writing proposals and papers, while helping to maintain laboratory equipment, and may contribute to the training and supervision of students or any other assigned individuals. |
Additional Posting Details
Minimum Qualifications | Appropriate doctoral degree. If the degree had not been conferred at the time applicant applied for a postdoc position, a letter needs to be attached from the school’s official Graduate Office and/or Registrar’s Office certifying that all requirements for the degree have been met and stating the degree conferral date. |
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
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Preferred Qualifications | Knowledge of mixture interpretation Knowledge of probabilistic genotyping Knowledge of bioinformatics |
Required License / Registration / Certification | |
Work Schedule | 8a – 5p, M-F (Hybrid work schedule possible) |
Driving University Vehicle | No |
Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position. |
EEO Statement | The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
Classification Title | Postdoctoral Research Assoc. |
Physical Requirements | Lifting up to 25 pounds, Sitting, Writing, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate |
Job Duties
o | Execute experiments independently, collect data and take good notes of experiments, and keep up-to-date with the most recent literature in the field of study. |
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o | Write manuscripts and prepare materials for scientific presentations. |
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o | Perform technical procedures involved in execution of own experiments (i.e. Analyze experimental results of experimental protocols). |
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o | Presentation of project results to internal and external parties. |
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o | Operates specialized scientific equipment. |
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o | Performs statistical analyses, including selecting the appropriate analysis procedure, setting up data for analysis, judging validity and reliability ofdata, designing and writing programs to perform analyses, and producing written reports on the result of the analyses. |
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o | Write research results for publication (i.e. Clearly summarize data for analysis, prepare needed figures for publication and participate in preparing revisions of manuscripts). |
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o | Provide knowledge and help with experiments as requested by graduate students. |
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o | Assist PI with active federally-funded study. |
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Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | S6504P |
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Position End Date (if temporary) | |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Employment at HSC’s Center for Human Identification is contingent upon your agreement to provide a DNA sample for purposes of quality control to detect sample contamination. |
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/73065 |
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