ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This position will assist with the performance of specific tasks in the Basic and Translational Research Division laboratory of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. This will include the development of Organ-on-a-chip (OOC) and reproductive tissue organoids  for healthy and various pregnancy disorders, testing new drugs using these model systems, and physiologic validation of OOC models in animal model experimentations in reproductive biology. Specific tasks will involve but are not limited to: 

Designing OOCs; testing and validating them.  Developing a healthy and disease model of various pregnancy conditions.  Testing new drugs using OOCs.  Developing organoids for various reproductive organs.  Testing drugs using organoids.  Conducting high throughput studies and analyze data. Assist junior faculty members and train graduate and post-graduate fellows in the lab.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD degree with a minimum of 4 years post doctoral training in relevant areas (organ on chip, cell biology and molecular biology) and 1 -2 years experience as an independent investigator (research scientist level) in either academic or industrial setup.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. with four years of post-doctoral experience and four years of experience as an independent scientist. A track record of grant funding by NIH and other agencies is preferred. The candidate should have strong publication records in the relevant areas. Knowledge in drug discovery, testing and validation are also preferred.  

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation