The University of Texas Medical Branch
Conducts innovative scientific investigation by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles, theories and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB. The role focuses on establishing research objectives and methodology, designing procedures, conducting research projects, and analyzing and interpreting results, as well as publishing and presenting research. It also includes leading or training research staff and post-doctoral fellows and supervising lab staff.
Key Responsibilities
- • Conducts innovative scientific investigations by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles, theories and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB.
- • Research Scientists conduct innovative scientific investigations by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles, theories and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB.
- • establish research objectives and methodology
- • design procedure
- • conduct research projects
- • analyze and interpret results
- • publish and present research as author and co-author
- • lead or train Classified Research staff and Post Doctoral Fellows
- • supervises work of lab staff
- • oversees execution of assigned tasks
Required
- • Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field
- • no experience required
Conducts innovative scientific investigation by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles, theories and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB. Committed to the discovery of new innovative biomedical and health services knowledge leading to increasingly effective and accessible health care. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard scientific techniques and procedures while using judgment when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Research Scientists conduct innovative scientific investigations by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles, theories and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB. The Research Scientist will establish research objectives and methodology, design procedure, conduct research projects, analyze and interpret results, will publish and present research as author and co-author as well as lead or train Classified Research staff and Post Doctoral Fellows. In addition, supervises work of lab staff, oversees execution of assigned tasks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and no experience required.
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
0609 - Keiller Bldg
Job
Research Academic & ClinicalRegular
Shift
Standard
Employee Status
Team Lead / Technical
Job Level
Day Shift
Job Posting
Jun 25, 2026, 11:08:00 AM
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