HSC Post Doctoral Rsch Assoc - Dr. Dhingra

Position Description

Performs specialized post-doctoral work in the planning, conducting and/or supervision of original research. Responsible for participating in a research project associated with Ph.D. studies and the interpretation of the results of publication. Work is performed under supervision of graduate faculty members with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of the project. May supervise research and student assistants.

Department

Immunology/Molecular Micro Lbk

Major/Essential Functions

• Performs molecular biology and animal experiments per established protocols and develops new protocols as needed for experimental plans. Adheres to guidelines for manuscript submission and grant submissions along with progress reports to the funding agencies
• Prepares and maintains impeccable and up-to-date lab notebook
• Attends weekly lab meetings, departmental seminars and journal clubs
• Helps to plan and coordinate collaborative projects & guides new lab members and rotation students
• Assists in designing experiments for manuscript and grant preparation
• Assists in maintenance of lab equipment. Performs or coordinates cleaning and sterilization of laboratory glassware and instruments as needed
• Performs or coordinates person-specific lab duties including making buffers, aliquoting reagents, calibrating pH meter
• Keeps the laboratory and lab equipment clean, operational, and inspection ready each day
• Maintains and helps to manage lab inventories
• Oversees training of graduate and medical students conducting research in the lab during the summer and academic year
• Assists in building the lab's infrastructure and inventory
• Supervise and train new members of the lab and work diligently to meet the deadlines set by the federal and local research sponsors

Occasional Duties

Travel to scientific conferences to present their data

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., D.Sc., M.D.) in area of project specialization.

Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions and other outcomes. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public. Ability to plan and allocate the workload of employees, providing direct training and supervision as needed.

In accordance with Texas Executive Order GA-48 and applicable state or federal law, this position may involve access to, work on, or conduct research involving critical infrastructure. It will require background checks, including, but not limited to, criminal history and other security-related screenings. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and training in molecular biology techniques including DNA and RNA isolation, cloning, DNA manipulation, PCR, quantitative real-time PCR, and CRISPR-Cas9 systems
• Has worked with fungal pathogens and mice model of infection
• Knowledge of ncRNAs, and DNA and RNA sequencing and data analysis
• Experience analyzing data and writing manuscripts for publications

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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