Postdoctoral Research Associate - BMR 6 (23000678)   
Job Type(Full or Part-time):Full Time  Benefits Eligibility :Full Benefits  
Detailed Shift Information. :Days, M-F

Description

 

Job Summary:

Responsible for assigned activities in the research laboratory under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator.  Duties include performing experiments in the area of cell and molecular biology relating to lung injury and fibrosis, inflammation, and metabolic diseases. Experience in cardiovascular research will also be considered. The postdoctoral research associate should have practical experience in the handling of small animals. A diverse set of skills in molecular cell biology and genetic modified mouse models are needed. Documentation of experimental data in timely fashion, and inventory and ordering of laboratory supplies are required.  Other related duties as assigned.

 

Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks:

• Investigation of the molecular and cellular players that contribute to lung, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.
• Work with small animals in the preparation and analysis of lung (fibrosis), cardiovascular, and metabolic diseases using different animal models with modified gene expression.
• General laboratory support duties—Maintenance of cell cultures, Isolation of RNA, polymerase chain reactions, preparation of DNAs including plasmid DNA, cell transfections, enzyme assays, etc.
• Order and maintain supplies, equipment maintenance, and general upkeep of the laboratory.
• Conduct or assist in experiments related to ongoing research projects under PI’s supervision.

 

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

Thispositionrequirestheabilitytofollow directions,maintainconfidentiality,trustworthiness,orderliness, accuracy,punctualattendanceduringstatedhoursofworkandtheabilitytointeractwithco-workers, customersandvisitorsinaprofessionalmanner.

Qualifications

 

Required Education / Experience:

 

Postdoctoral Research Associate Sr. position requires a Ph.D. degree This Postdoctoral Research Associate position is immediately available to investigate the molecular and cellular players that contribute to cardiovascular, lung, and metabolic diseases and to develop and test the efficacy of the effective targeted interventions. Applicants should have a strong background in cellular and molecular biology and experience in working with genetically modifed mouse models in disease models of the lung, heart and vessel, or obesity. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD degree and experience in studying biochemical and molecular biological aspects of lung (IPF, pleural fibrosis, etc), cardiovascular diseases (aneurysm, atherosclerosis, hypertension, and vascular development), and/or metabolic diseases (obesity, type 2 diabetes and its complications including hepatic steatosis and gastrointestinal metabolic homeostasis). Expertise in non-coding RNA analysis and RNA-protein interaction is also encouraged to apply.

Work Locations
: 
Tyler 
 
  75701
Organization
: 001-University of Texas Health Science Center-Tyler
Job Posting
: Sep 15, 2023, 11:22:12 AM