Postdoctoral Fellow I, Internal Medicine-Nephrology

Minimum Qualifications

Ph. D., M. D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field and one (1) year of completed Postdoctoral Fellow research experience.

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.

About the Department of Internal Medicine

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) stands at an exciting crossroads of growth and transformation. As we continue Moving Medicine Forward, our focus is on advancing our tripartite mission – delivering high-value care, driving research, innovation, and cultivating excellence in medical education.

Our team is redefining what it means to deliver care in an academic setting – where access efficiency, discovery, and quality outcomes go hand in hand. We are investing in people, processes, and technology to create an environment where collaboration thrives, and every role contributes to advancing medicine. With more than 140 faculty and 46 Advanced Practice Providers – and growing – the Department of Medicine is committed to fostering excellence across all mission areas. We are seeking faculty who share our passion for innovation, value the power of collaboration, and want to be a part of shaping the future of healthcare at UTMB.

About the Division of Nephrology

The Division of Nephrology at UTMB is a dynamic academic division dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and research. The Division is expanding its clinical and research footprint to meet the growing needs of our patients and community.

With 16 faculty and 5 fellows, the Division provides comprehensive care across the full spectrum of kidney diseases, including chronic kidney disease management, dialysis services, and kidney transplantation. Faculty practice across UTMB’s four campuses – Galveston, League City, Clear Lake, and Angleton Danbury – and collaborate closely with colleagues in internal medicine, critical care, and surgery to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.

Our Nephrology Fellowship Program offers robust clinical and research training, emphasizing the development of future leaders in nephrology. In addition, the Division offers an Interventional Nephrology Fellowship Program, providing advanced training in dialysis access management, kidney biopsy, and interventional procedures that support comprehensive kidney care. Fellows benefit from a diverse clinical environment, cutting-edge procedural experience, and mentorship by experienced faculty dedicated to education and innovation.

The Division is also actively engaged in translational and clinical research, with growing efforts focused on improving outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease and transplant recipients. Collaborations extend across departments and research institutes, creating opportunities for meaningful discovery and innovation.

We are searching for a Post Doctoral Fellow in the laboratory of Dr. David Wei, MD, PhD in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston to study the molecular mechanisms of kidney disease and to develop novel therapeutic concepts.

The ideal candidate is expected to join a dynamic and well-published research team that provides opportunity and platform to perform research in the designated area, and to potentially develop into an independent biomedical scientist. The candidate is expected to be enthusiastic and highly motivated who can work independently and/or collaboratively as part of a big team fully supported by the Institute.

Essential Job Functions

• Drive NIH or Institute funded projects under the direct supervision of PI.

• Perform the proposed experiments and collect the experimental data.

• Work with a group of scientists for trouble shooting and brainstorming.

• Design and develop new research protocols and experimental procedures.

• Analyzes data and write the findings up together with PI for publication.

• Present research findings at local/national/international meetings.

• Open for collaboration and work in a team based environment.

• for new patients, assist with triaging patients, and other clinic needs as time allows.

• Performs related duties as required

• MD or PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, or a related field.

• Experience with handling small laboratory animals.

• Experience with bioinformatical analysis of sequencing data (including single-cell and bulk genomic and epigenomic data).

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Working Environment

Standard medical and surgical instruments. Standard hospital, clinical, correctional and/or surgical environment.

Join Our Team

We seek clinician-educators and physician-scientists who are passionate about patient care, teaching, and research to join the Division of Nephrology as we continue moving medicine forward.

Primary Location

• Galveston, TX
• SUPERVISOR
• David Wei, MD
• Director, Division of Nephrology

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.