Senior Research Scientist, Internal Medicine-Nephrology

Job Description:

To support the research initiatives of the University.

Job Duties:

• Evaluates, selects and applies standard scientific techniques and procedures while using judgment when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques.
• Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects.
• Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected, compiles and tabulates data, provides analysis of results.
• Confers with lab staff regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and interpretation of final data.
• Presents research and journal articles in weekly scheduled meetings.
• Presents abstracts or oral presentations at campus events and external conference opportunities.
• Independently performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
• Guides junior research staff in experimental methodologies.
• May submit training grants as PI.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Skills:

• Animal models
• Cell culture
• Molecular biology techniques

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD, MD or DO in biological sciences, chemistry or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD degree and 3 - 5 years of related experience

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

1002 - Medical Research Bldg

Job

Research Academic \& ClinicalRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Team Lead / Technical

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Sep 2, 2026, 3:37:20 PM