What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Assoc. position at UNT Health Science Center?
Title: Postdoctoral Research Assoc.
Employee Classification: Postdoctoral Research Assoc.
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP
SubDivision-Department: HSC-UNT System College of Pharmacy
Department: HSC-Pharmaceutical Sciences-301400
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility
About Us - Values Overview:
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000 students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The global vision of the College of Pharmacy is to be an extraordinary team committed to a culture of excellence, innovation, equity, and collaboration to improve health.
Our motto, “We make healthcare better,” reflects the increasing contribution to healthcare that can be provided by doctors of pharmacy trained in the highly interprofessional and primary care environment present at the HSC Fort Worth. Our focus is on the patient. Making healthcare better crucially depends upon improved teamwork of a variety of healthcare professionals and improved access for patients. Doctors of pharmacy involved in disease and medication management make healthcare better by increasing safety, improving outcomes, and reducing costs.
Our motto also extends to the contributions that our faculty, postdoctoral associates, graduate students, and research staff make to the development of new and more effective therapies for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.
Position Overview
This position will conduct in vitro experiments using sniffer cells, perform molecular and biochemistry studies, oversee genotyping and support the maintenance of breeding colonies for transgenic animals, and oversee experimental design along with the organization of the studies.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree. If not yet conferred, a letter from the school's official Graduate Office and/or Registrar's Office certifying that all requirements have been met and stating the degree conferral date can be accepted.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
PhD required
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Monday - Friday
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Employee Classification: Postdoctoral Research Assoc.
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP
SubDivision-Department: HSC-UNT System College of Pharmacy
Department: HSC-Pharmaceutical Sciences-301400
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility
About Us - Values Overview:
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000 students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The global vision of the College of Pharmacy is to be an extraordinary team committed to a culture of excellence, innovation, equity, and collaboration to improve health.
Our motto, “We make healthcare better,” reflects the increasing contribution to healthcare that can be provided by doctors of pharmacy trained in the highly interprofessional and primary care environment present at the HSC Fort Worth. Our focus is on the patient. Making healthcare better crucially depends upon improved teamwork of a variety of healthcare professionals and improved access for patients. Doctors of pharmacy involved in disease and medication management make healthcare better by increasing safety, improving outcomes, and reducing costs.
Our motto also extends to the contributions that our faculty, postdoctoral associates, graduate students, and research staff make to the development of new and more effective therapies for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.
Position Overview
This position will conduct in vitro experiments using sniffer cells, perform molecular and biochemistry studies, oversee genotyping and support the maintenance of breeding colonies for transgenic animals, and oversee experimental design along with the organization of the studies.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree. If not yet conferred, a letter from the school's official Graduate Office and/or Registrar's Office certifying that all requirements have been met and stating the degree conferral date can be accepted.
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
PhD required
Required License/Registration/Certifications
- None
- Execute experiments independently, collect data and take good notes of experiments, and keep up-to-date with the most recent literature in the field of study.
- Write manuscripts and prepare materials for scientific presentations inside and outside.
- Perform technical procedures involved in execution of own experiments (i.e. Analyze experimental results of experimental protocols).
- Presentation of project results to internal and external parties.
- Operates specialized scientific equipment.
- Performs statistical analyses, including selecting the appropriate analysis procedure, setting up data for analysis, judging validity and reliability of data, designing and writing programs to perform analyses, and producing written reports on the result of the analyses.
Monday - Friday
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
- None
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
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