The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - School of Public Health
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - School of Public Health
We are looking for a Full-Time Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston, TX. In this role, you will process wastewater samples to extract nucleic acids, perform library preparation and sequencing, and develop analytical methods to characterize the bacteria and fungi present in these samples. This role involves advanced molecular work, data analysis, and staying abreast of emerging biomedical advances to continuously improve research outcomes. The postdoc will also collaborate with team members and external partners, contribute to manuscript preparation and publication of research findings, assist in securing grant funding, maintain laboratory equipment, and perform other assigned duties, thereby gaining valuable experience in research design, execution, and grantsmanship. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. We offer a total rewards package that includes benefits, insurance, and more, such as: 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! Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees by offering 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 Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI) will create a trained multi-sector public health reserve, establish a reliable and secure data analysis infrastructure, create a laboratory testing network, and develop new and operationalize current “work and learn safe” protocols. Responsibilities include: Design and implement wastewater sequencing data analysis pipeline Perform analyses of wastewater sequencing data Process wastewater samples to extract nucleic acid Perform library preparation and sequence the extracted nucleic acid Stay abreast of new biomedical progress and technological advances Collaborate with members of the research team and external collaborators and submit research findings for publication Assist in obtaining grant funds and other types of financial support Maintain lab equipment Perform other duties as assigned Minimum qualifications include a Doctoral/Terminal Degree in microbiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, or a related field. Preferred skills include next-generation sequencing, library preparation, microbial genomics, and bioinformatics. UTHealth is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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We are looking for a Full-Time Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston, TX. In this role, you will process wastewater samples to extract nucleic acids, perform library preparation and sequencing, and develop analytical methods to characterize the bacteria and fungi present in these samples. This role involves advanced molecular work, data analysis, and staying abreast of emerging biomedical advances to continuously improve research outcomes. The postdoc will also collaborate with team members and external partners, contribute to manuscript preparation and publication of research findings, assist in securing grant funding, maintain laboratory equipment, and perform other assigned duties, thereby gaining valuable experience in research design, execution, and grantsmanship. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. We offer a total rewards package that includes benefits, insurance, and more, such as: 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! Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees by offering 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 Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI) will create a trained multi-sector public health reserve, establish a reliable and secure data analysis infrastructure, create a laboratory testing network, and develop new and operationalize current “work and learn safe” protocols. Responsibilities include: Design and implement wastewater sequencing data analysis pipeline Perform analyses of wastewater sequencing data Process wastewater samples to extract nucleic acid Perform library preparation and sequence the extracted nucleic acid Stay abreast of new biomedical progress and technological advances Collaborate with members of the research team and external collaborators and submit research findings for publication Assist in obtaining grant funds and other types of financial support Maintain lab equipment Perform other duties as assigned Minimum qualifications include a Doctoral/Terminal Degree in microbiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, or a related field. Preferred skills include next-generation sequencing, library preparation, microbial genomics, and bioinformatics. UTHealth is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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