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Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will join the PI’s efforts in understanding the (1) the epigenetic and post-translational regulation of blood clotting proteins, and (2) mechanisms of thrombosis and inflammation associated with several pathological conditions including but not limited to bacterial sepsis, viral infections, and cancer. Candidate will perform in vitro and in vivo experiments and contribute to the laboratory research program. The candidate will organize, design, and perform experiments utilizing molecular biology, cell biology and/or biochemical techniques and assays. Perform experiments in the laboratory which will include animal experiments, maintain mammalian cell cultures, transfections, transductions, isolation and characterization of extracellular vesicles, and isolation and analysis of nucleic acids, etc. The studies will also include isolation and culture of blood cells (human and rodent), endothelial cells, and other cell types and perform cell signaling studies in these cell types. The work will involve running assays such as Western Blots, qPCR, ELISA, coagulation assays as well as carry out data analysis. The candidate’s research experience, technical skills, and relevance to the PI’s research will be used in determining the title and compensation. This position may require work beyond normal working hours, including weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts experiments in biomedical research related to hemostasis, thrombosis, inflammation, and cardiovascular diseases.
• Design and perform experiments in vitro and in vivo.
• Prepare abstracts, manuscript for publication and written reports of research and grant proposals, independently.
• Makes scientific presentations and performs other work-related duties as assigned.
• Run assays such as Western Blots, qPCR, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, and coagulation assays
• Tissue preparation for sectioning, tissue sectioning, histology,immunohistochemistry, and microscopy.
• Working with small laboratory animals, involves administering tail-vein or intraperitoneal injections, blood collection, and surgical procedures in the mouse.
• Record keeping on daily basis and carry out data analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required.
• Practical Expertise 1-3 yrs

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Experience/knowledge related to biochemical, cellular and molecular biology techniques
• Working knowledge of animal models design and protocol preparation.
• Familiarity with initiating and maintaining primary cell cultures.
• Knowledge about statistical methods.
• Able to follow oral instructions

About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls over 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.

Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

Clinical Position Requirements

Clinical positions require pre-screening through our Occupational Health department, including a drug test. Employees are required to obtain annual influenza vaccines.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.