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HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE HHMI

Postdoctoral Scientist - Orth Lab

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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About the role

  • Cover letter stating research interests and career goals
  • Contact information for three professional references
  • A highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Responsibilities

  • Independently design and execute experiments investigating molecular mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis and host cell signaling.
  • Perform tissue culture, invasion studies, structural work, and cellular pathway analyses.
  • Collaborate actively with other lab members, postdocs, and members of the broader research community.
  • Opportunity to apply for external fellowships to support independent research.
  • The successful candidate will work primarily independently on their own research project, developing their scientific program and contributing to the lab's broader mission of understanding host-pathogen interactions at the molecular level.

Requirements

  • A strong publication record - multiple first-author or co-first author publications in reputable journals required.
  • Hands-on experience in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, cell biology, or related techniques.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
  • Experience in structural biology, host-pathogen interactions, or cell signaling pathways.
  • Familiarity with animal models used in infectious disease or immunology research.
  • The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
  • Required:
  • A PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology, or a related field.
  • Ability to independently design and execute experiments without reliance on technicians.
  • Preferred:
  • Physical Requirements
  • Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time
  • reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s)
  • dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard
  • communication skills using the spoken word

Compensation

  • Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs.
  • Annual The posted range reflects HHMI's good faith estimate of the anticipated hiring salary range for this role at the time of posting.
  • Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Benefits

  • A competitive compensation package with comprehensive HHMI health and wellness benefits.
  • Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
  • Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.
  • The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) advances the discovery and sharing of scientific knowledge to benefit us all.
  • Kim Orth at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, investigates the molecular mechanisms by which pathogenic bacteria manipulate host cell signaling and immune responses.

Company info

  • For more information, visit https://labs.utsouthwestern.edu/orth-lab About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Orth Lab at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
  • We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Orth Lab at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Equal opportunity

  • Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation.
  • Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.
  • HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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