University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Looking for POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW (Immunology & Microbiology) Full Time

Posting Number: SRGV6973
Number of
Vacancies: 1
Location: McAllen, Texas
Department: School of Medicine / Immunology and Microbiology
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

EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race,
color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected
veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is
committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including
employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special
Instructions to Applicants:
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information
from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender
*Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding
your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue
accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or [email protected].

Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed location institution
and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human
Resources Officer.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/39696jeid-b21b274bfc6b5a4b9dc7bbf835183fa9