Posting Number: S05976P

Department: Bioengineering

Salary Range: Up to $54,000 DOQ

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Regular full-time

Location: Richardson

Job Description:

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow who will follow up on our published work on the dynamic regulation of secreted proteins that induce embryonic mesendoderm patterning using in-vitro and in-vivo models. The Department of Bioengineering at UT Dallas is committed to world-class research and the Dingal lab has access to state-of-the-art research facilities.

A fully funded multi-year postdoctoral position is available (initial 12-month appointment). Competitive salary and benefits are on the federal pay scale and commitment of at least two

years is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D in a related field.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Ideal postdoctoral candidate should have:

• Strong background in biochemistry and genetics.

• Knowledge and experience in protein expression and characterization, animal models (a plus).

• Science communication skills are clear, concise, and simple.

• Ability to develop and test methods and interpret results independently.

• A successful record of authorship on peer-reviewed publications and presentations.

Required skills & abilities:

• Open to feedback and act on it

• Enthusiastic about learning new techniques

• Highly motivated to pursue a career in research

• Driven and self-motivated

• Able and willing to work independently

• Fast learner and critical, creative thinker

• Result-driven/outcome oriented

• Organized

• Maintain high standards in conducting research

• Excellent communicator

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