Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Employee Classification: Postdoctoral Research Assoc.
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP
Sub Division-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: TRS Eligible
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 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, perform molecular and biochemistry studies, oversee genotyping and support the maintenance of breeding colonies for transgenic animals, conduct in vivo experiments including behavior tests, and involvement in the experimental design 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. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.
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
PhD Required
Required License/Registration/Certifications
N/A
Job Duties:
- 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.
- 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.
- Write manuscripts and prepare materials for scientific presentations.
Physical Requirements:
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards:
- Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits:
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, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation 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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