Research Associate I, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Research Staff - UTMB Health : Job Details

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in basic science or equivalent; no experience required.Job Description:Performs varying standardized laboratory assignments and experiments.Job Duties:

• Dr. Haiqing Zhao's research lab at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), in the Dept. of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and the Sealy
• Center for Structural Biology and Molecular Biophysics, focuses on developing and applying computational approaches to predict and study
• Protein-Protein Interactions (PPIs) at both molecular and systems-wide levels. Right now, we are seeking a motivated Research Associate I to join our dynamic research team. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge ML/AI research projects focusing on various aspects of bioinformatics, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Detailed projects include studying Host-Pathogen Interactomes and PPI theory in general.
• Projects of Host-Pathogen interaction will collaborate with Galveston National Lab (BSL-4). Please click the lab website ( to learn more about our research and position descriptions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, or bioinformatics.
• Experience in Bioinformatics, Computational Chemistry/Biology/Biophysics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in one programming language such as python, or C/C++.
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux system and high-performance computing.
• Motivation to do scientific research and learn new technologies.
• Some leadership is a plus but not required.

Major Duties/Critical Tasks:

• Under general supervision, performs routine and non-routine research assignments and experiments of moderate complexity.
• Plans, coordinates, provides setup and conducts standard research experiments.
• Performs literature searches as outlined by the Principal Investigator.
• Maintains records of all tests performed and data collected and provides preliminary analysis of results.
• Help maintain group website and necessary web design.

Salary Range:Commensurate with ExperienceEqual Employment OpportunityUTMB 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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.