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JOB DESCRIPTION: The postdoctoral fellow will conduct, report and present research in his/her field of study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This is a training position and is not expected to be a permanent position. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Preforms surgical procedures and provides intensive care to animals with severe acute lung injury of various etiology. * Provides intensive care with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to the animals with severe respiratory failure. * Provides intensive care to animals with severe lung injury with sophisticated mechanical ventilation techniques. * Plans, directs, and coordinates complex research experiments following general technical procedures under the guidance of the Principal Investigator. * Works with Principal Investigator to formulate research plans, coordinates project activities and establishes appropriate reporting procedures. * Contributes to scientific analysis and interpretation of projects. * Prepares manuscripts, meeting presentations, and performs background literature searches. * Makes modifications to research procedures in collaboration with the Principal Investigator. * Confers with Principal Investigator regarding results obtained and receives suggestions for modification to procedures and/or interpretation of final data. * Adheres to internal controls established for the department. * Performs related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field and one (1) year of completed Postdoctoral Fellow research experience. SALARY: 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. Compensation