Research Scientist III Biological Sciences

Title: Research Scientist III - Biological Sciences

Employee Classification: Research Scientist III

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Biological Sciences-121100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidates qualifications experience and discipline in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

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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 University of North Texas Health 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 14000 employees educating a record 49000 students across our system and awarding nearly 12000 degrees each year.

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Department Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences one of four departments in the College of Science has over 45 faculty 160 graduate and 2800 undergraduate students. We offer courses at the Denton and Frisco campuses. Our faculty is a community of scholars dedicated to research and teaching in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Physiology Neuroscience Ecology Environmental Science Plant Biology and Organismal-environment interactions. We offer bachelors degrees in biology Biochemistry Ecology Medical Laboratory Science and Forensic Science and Masters and PhDs in Biology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Environmental Science. We measure our success by the success of our students and the quality of our intellectual contributions to society.

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UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish Vietnamese American Sign Language Chinese (Cantonese Mandarin and other variations) Arabic Tagalog Farsi French or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The laboratory of Dr. Warren Burggren in the Biological Sciences Department at the University of North Texas is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist. The applicant will study epigenetic inheritance of hypoxia tolerant phenotypes. More specifically the candidate will perform both physiological (oxygen consumption heart rate) and morphological (histology immunohistochemistry) studies of zebra-fish across several generations. This is part of a project funded by the US National Science Foundation. This work involves careful fish rearing and breeding in a large multi-investigator facility.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate in Animal Physiology.

At least five years of experience in the field of animal physiology with publications demonstrating the active contribution of the candidate to this field of study.

Prior experience with at least three of the following approaches: metabolic measurements cardiovascular measurements histology immunohistochemistry morphological measurements of larval fishes fish aquaculture is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working with fish is highly desired. Strong scientific writing and communication skills are highly desired excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills too.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Varies based upon assignment

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

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EEO Statement

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