Department: Biomedical Engineering

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Provides expertise in support of research projects in engineering, biology, mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, etc. Prepares and edits research papers, proposal, and reports. Performs advanced testing procedures and analyses of data. May prepare samples for testing. Performs advanced testing procedure and performs analyses of data. Makes uses of a variety of specialized equipment typical within area of specialization. May contribute to grant proposal development.

1. Ensures experiments are performed according to specifications.

2. May make recommendations to changes in procedure, processes, or experimental design.

3. Understands and applies fundamental theoretical concepts.

4. Develops understanding of advanced theoretical concepts.

5. Work is varied and somewhat difficult. Originality and ingenuity is required.

6. Receives direct supervision referring complex situation to higher levels.

A researcher 1 position is available in a laboratory devoted to biochemical and molecular studies of the mammalian retina in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Houston. The lab employs molecular, cellular, electrophysiological and biochemical approaches to investigate the mechanism of photoreceptor cell death and the application of gene therapy in mice expressing mutant forms of photoreceptor-specific genes that are equivalent to human variants. To work under the directions of the PIs of the lab to perform experiments and provide data to PIs.

Experience will be considered in lieu of education.

MQ: Bachelor's Degree with 1 year experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.