Postdoctoral Fellow

Join as a Postdoctoral Fellow at The University of Texas at Austin, College of Pharmacy. Position open to all applicants. Weekly scheduled hours 40, exempt status, start immediately, duration until Dec 31, 2024. Location: Austin, TX. General Notes Competitive compensation plans and comprehensive benefits package that includes insurance, Teacher Retirement System (TRS) benefits, paid vacation, sick and holiday time, professional development and wellness services, opportunity to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and more. Purpose The Postdoctoral Fellow reports to Dr. Maria Croyle and facilitates a funded research project evaluating the physical and biochemical properties of materials that sustain the viability of primary cells and cell lines at ambient and elevated temperatures, and a secondary focus on evaluating the performance of a panel of stabilized vaccines after administration in several in vivo models of infectious disease. Responsibilities Perform general experiments, including design of protocols to optimize and characterize formulations for vaccine and cell storage. Perform in vivo experiments including preparation and characterization of vaccine candidates, collection and processing of samples, and data analysis. Publish and present work in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and at national/international meetings. Support writing and preparation of grant applications (NIH, NSF, DOD, etc.). Maintain records of safety and other administrative documents required for lab operation. Additional duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Bioengineering, Drug Delivery, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related life sciences. PhD earned within three years of start date. Demonstrated ability to adapt to diverse interdisciplinary research projects. Superior time management, critical thinking, documentation, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to publish novel research in peer-reviewed journals. Preferred Qualifications 1–2 years post-PhD research experience. Experience in aseptic technique, working under BSL II conditions, and animal work. Experience with virus-based assays (infectious titer, neutralizing antibodies). Experience performing flow cytometry with primary cells. Experience working with mRNA-based vaccines. Some experience in bioinformatics / analysis of RNA‑Seq datasets. Salary Range $56,484+ depending on qualifications. Working Conditions BSL II Virology Laboratory. Open office environment. Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly. Required Materials CV. Letter of Interest. List of 3 Professional References; at least one must be from a supervisor. Employment Eligibility Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and can perform all essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) subject to position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Option to elect Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complying with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency University will not discriminate because of inquiries about pay. Employees with access to compensation info cannot disclose to parties without access unless required by law or investigation. Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form and present acceptable documents by day three of employment. Failure will result in loss of employment. E‑Verify University uses E‑Verify for new hires. University ID number 854197. See E‑Verify Poster (English/Spanish) and Right To Work Poster (English/Spanish). Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX or Clery Act. Information on security reports is available at University Compliance Services. #J-18808-Ljbffr