POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - 886769

@ UT Southwestern Medical Center

Overview

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215. UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to plan, coordinate, perform, and supervise professional level medical or scientific research. The role is suited for individuals with a recently awarded Ph.D., MD, or equivalent degree and up to six years of postdoctoral research experience.

Salary

NIH Postdoctoral Pay Scale based on total years of postdoctoral experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct research projects in medical/scientific fields.
• Assist in selection and supervision of research personnel.
• Design experimental protocols and compile research data.
• Develop new techniques based on data analysis.
• Prepare and contribute to research papers and reports.
• Instruct technicians, graduate students, and other lab personnel.
• Participate in the Postdoctoral Certificate Training Program.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Accurate observation and effective communication in English.
• Functional psychomotor skills for lab experiments.
• Strong analytical and cognitive capabilities.
• Ability to work under stress with integrity and motivation.
• Adherence to ethical standards and professional behavior.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a laboratory setting with moderate exposure to temperature variations, fumes, and hazardous equipment or materials.

Key skills/competency

Postdoctoral, Research, Laboratory, Data Analysis, Experimental, Supervision, Protocols, Communication, Ethical, Training