Postdoctoral Fellow - Microbiology And Immunology **Galveston, Texas, United States** **New** Research Academic & Clinical UTMB Health Requisition # 2504617 **Job Description:** A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available immediately to investigate host immunity, vaccine immunogenicity/safety and the pathogenesis of emerging RNA viruses, including arboviruses and respiratory viruses. The successful candidate should be highly motivated with a demonstrable publication record in virology, and/or immunology. She or he is expected to have good communication and organizational skills. Prior experience with animal model (mouse) studies is preferred but is not required. **Essential Job Functions:** + Establishes research objectives and methodology, designs procedures, conducts research projects, analyzes, and interprets results. + Establishes research objectives and methodology, designs procedures, conducts research projects, analyzes, and interprets results. + Preparation and publication of manuscripts in peer review journals. + Ensures proper training of Research staff, and other junior researchers. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure + Data and Statistical analysis + Ability to manage research projects with minimal supervision + Writing and presentation skills + Problem solving and creativity **Minimum Qualifications:** PhD, MD, or DVM in related field with 0 to 2 years of prior Postdoctoral research experience. **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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation