Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Microbiology & Molecular Genetics at UTHealth in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

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% 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!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• 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:

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Researcher to join our interdisciplinary team at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in microbial genomics. This exciting opportunity will allow you to contribute to cutting-edge research in the Proctor Lab understanding microbial communities, their functions, and their roles in health, the environment, or other relevant areas. The successful candidate will work on a range of projects employing state-of-the-art genomic technologies, including high-throughput sequencing, metagenomics, and bioinformatics analysis.

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:

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on microbial genomics, focusing on the collateral sensitivity of the mycobiome to commonly used medications and/or the population structure of select fungal genera within the human microbiome
• Analyze large-scale genomic data using bioinformatics tools, and interpret results in the context of microbial ecology and evolution.
• Design and execute experiments related to microbial genome sequencing, assembly, and functional annotation.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers in bioinformatics, microbiology, and systems biology.
• Publish high-quality scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals.
• Mentor graduate students and research assistants.
• Present research findings at conferences and meetings.

Minimum Education:

• Doctoral/Terminal Degree in Microbial Genomics, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology or a related field.
• S trong expertise in microbial genomics techniques, including next-generation sequencing (NGS) and metagenomics.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics tools and software for genomic data analysis (e.g., R, Python, bash)
• Proficiency with high performance computing
• Experience with microbial culture and isolation techniques (preferred, but not mandatory).
• A strong track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative teams.

Prefer For Interested Candidates to Submit The Following:

• A cover letter describing research interests, career goals, and motivation for applying.
• A CV with a list of publications.
• Contact information for at least two references.

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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