Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of North Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: 16 days ago
Location: Fort Worth, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


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Posting Title Postdoctoral Research Associate
Department HSC-Microbiology,Immunology & Gene-302800
Job Location Fort Worth
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php .
Salary Information Commensurate with experience
Department Summary
Our research mission is driven in part by particular strengths represented by five primary centers/institutes: The Center for Healthy Aging, The Institute for Translational Research, The Institute for Health Disparities, The North Texas Eye Research Institute, and the Center for Human Identification. Within the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics (MIG), there are twenty-three full-time faculty and two adjunct faculty members with diverse research interests spanning molecular genetics, cellular immunology, microbiology, cancer, and health disparities and supported by more than $9 million in federal grant funding. We foster a highly collaborative and collegial environment in which the faculty, trainees, and staff work together to advance innovative, cutting-edge scientific discovery related to human health.
The department provides high quality training for students interested in careers in biomedical research or medicine. The goals of our graduate program are (1) to provide a broad and sound education in microbiology, immunology, and genetics of human disease, and (2) to provide rigorous research training in an environment dedicated to advancing biomedical science. The department has numerous trainees including DO/PhD, PhD, and MS students as well as postdoctoral fellows. The trainees and faculty in the department are a cohesive group from diverse backgrounds which fosters scientific innovation and discovery. We support graduate training programs in genetics, cell biology, immunology,microbiology, biochemistry, and cancer biology. Our faculty and trainees also take full advantage of the tremendous breadth of expertise and knowledge across the UNT Health Science Center (HSC).
Position Overview
Vishwanatha Laboratory is recruiting a motivated and skilled researcher for a Postdoctoral position to lead experiments on a federally funded project to investigate the role of exosomes in breast cancer migration and metastasis. Using cell line models and mouse models, the postdoctoral researcher will investigate the premetastatic niche, immune microenvironment, signal transduction and metabolic patterns regulated by the cancer exosomes.

Additional Posting Details


Minimum Qualifications
Appropriate doctoral degree. If the degree had not been conferred at the time applicant applied for a postdoc position, a letter needs to be attached from the school’s official Graduate Office and/or Registrar’s Office certifying that all requirements for the degree have been met and stating the degree conferral date.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Project organization/management skills 
  • Advanced training in quantitative research methods 
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member
Preferred Qualifications
-Experience in molecular and immunological assays
-Working with animal models of cancer
-Bioinformatics and statistical analysis
-Manuscript writing
-Grant application preparation
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
Monday- Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Driving University Vehicle No
Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title Postdoctoral Research Assoc.
Physical Requirements Carrying, Cleaning, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate

Job Duties


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Design, plan and conduct experiments.
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Document and analyze data, and prepare manuscripts for publications.
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Develop new project ideas and submit grant applications .
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Provide scientific supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.
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Provide leadership for lab management .

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number S7375P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/78082

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