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Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Anesthesiology

UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)
Posted 10 months ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Houston, TX 77203, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Wellness Program

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  • The position is for a biomedical postdoc in a research laboratory focused on studying adaptive pathways controlled by hypoxia-inducible factors, particularly in relation to various disease models relevant to anesthesiology and critical care.
  • Candidates should have a Doctoral/Terminal Degree and a minimum of one year of relevant experience.
  • The role involves planning and conducting experiments, analyzing data, and mentoring lab personnel, while also requiring strong communication skills.
  • The total rewards package includes a competitive salary, 100% paid medical premiums, generous time off totaling around 37-38 days per year, and a robust retirement plan.
  • Employees also benefit from additional services such as free counseling, gym membership discounts, and various employee discounts.

Our research laboratory is interested in studying endogenous adaptive pathways that are under the control of hypoxia-inducible factors. We have applied these molecular concepts to a wide range of disease models that are important for the field of anesthesiology, critical care and perioperative medicine, including acute lung injury, myocardial or hepatic ischemia, acute kidney injury and intestinal inflammation. It is our hope that these studies contribute to novel pharmacologic approaches to prevent or treat acute organ injury in surgical patients.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

  • 100%25 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! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

  • 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! 

Position Summary:

A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1.    Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
2.    Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
3.    Reads and evaluates literature.
4.    Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
5.    Have strong written and oral communication skills. 
6.    Performs other duties as assigned.



Minimum Education:

Doctoral/Terminal Degree

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.




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