Postdoctoral Researcher - Pharmacology - Fangyu Liu Lab

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Cent (The

Dallas, TX

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Fangyu Liu, in the Department of Pharmacology at UT Southwestern Medical Center to study biological research. The research topic is: An automated pipeline for docking hit optimization. Our laboratory has a need for a postdoc who will build a more advanced computational for structure-based ligand discovery.

JOB SUMMARY
UT Southwestern provides postdoctoral scholars with the skills, opportunities, and encouragement to become true problem-solvers in the biological, physical, computational, and behavioral sciences. Along with instruction in scientific knowledge, you will receive training for a successful, independent career as a scientific professional, with opportunities for honing skills in research, communication, leadership, and management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job Duties

Plans, organizes coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project. Assists in selection of key research personnel. Determines, under minimal direction, specific goals or objectives to be attained. Assigns and reviews work of subordinates. Plans experimental protocols.
Compiles and evaluates research data, and develops new or revised techniques and procedures based upon such data.
Performs or supervises design, development, or adaptation of equipment or apparatus used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
Compiles, writes, and submits research results to supervisor. Prepares or assists in preparation of research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of co-authors.
Instructs technicians, graduate students, and other laboratory personnel of lower grade with respect to proper laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.
May confer with industrial, governmental, or other professional groups with respect to progress or results of research assignment.
Enrolls and participates in the Postdoctoral Certificate Training Program
Observation: Postdoctoral Scholars must be able to accurately observe demonstrations close at hand and at a distance to acquire knowledge, learn skills, and gather data. Postdoctoral Scholars must possess functional use of the sense of vision.
Communication: Postdoctoral Scholars must be able to communicate in English orally and in writing, and must be able to read and comprehend written material in English.
Psychomotor Skills: Postdoctoral Scholars must have sufficient motor function to obtain experimental data using tactile, auditory, and visual maneuvers. Postdoctoral Scholars must be able to execute motor movements to perform experiments that are reasonably required of biomedical researchers.
Intellectual and Cognitive Abilities: Postdoctoral Scholars must be able to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, synthesize, integrate, and apply information.
Behavioral and Social Attributes: Postdoctoral Scholars must possess the emotional and mental health required to use their intellectual abilities fully. Postdoctoral Scholars must be able to tolerate physically taxing workloads and to function effectively under stress. Integrity, interest and motivation are all personal qualities that should be assessed during the interview and training processes.
Ethical Standards: Postdoctoral Scholars must demonstrate professional demeanor and behavior, and must perform in an ethical manner in all dealings with peers, faculty, and staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB INFORMATION

Job Code: 4804
Job Title: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
Date Last Edited: 11/13/2025
FLSA Status: E

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job Duties

Plans, organizes coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project. Assists in selection of key research personnel. Determines, under minimal direction, specific goals or objectives to be attained. Assigns and reviews work of subordinates. Plans experimental protocols.
Compiles and evaluates research data, and develops new or revised techniques and procedures based upon such data.
Performs or supervises design, development, or adaptation of equipment or apparatus used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
Compiles, writes, and submits research results to supervisor. Prepares or assists in preparation of research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of co-authors.
Instructs technicians, graduate students, and other laboratory personnel of lower grade with respect to proper laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.
May confer with industrial, governmental, or other professional groups with respect to progress or results of research assignment.
Enrolls and participates in the Postdoctoral Certificate Training Program
Observation: Postdoctoral Scholars must be able to accurately observe demonstrations close at hand and at a distance to acquire knowledge, learn skills, and gather data. Postdoctoral Scholars must possess functional use of the sense of vision.
Communication: Postdoctoral Scholars must be able to communicate in English orally and in writing, and must be able to read and comprehend written material in English.
Psychomotor Skills: Postdoctoral Scholars must have sufficient motor function to obtain experimental data using tactile, auditory, and visual maneuvers. Postdoctoral Scholars must be able to execute motor movements to perform experiments that are reasonably required of biomedical researchers.
Intellectual and Cognitive Abilities: Postdoctoral Scholars must be able to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, synthesize, integrate, and apply information.
Behavioral and Social Attributes: Postdoctoral Scholars must possess the emotional and mental health required to use their intellectual abilities fully. Postdoctoral Scholars must be able to tolerate physically taxing workloads and to function effectively under stress. Integrity, interest and motivation are all personal qualities that should be assessed during the interview and training processes.
Ethical Standards: Postdoctoral Scholars must demonstrate professional demeanor and behavior, and must perform in an ethical manner in all dealings with peers, faculty, and staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Required

Education
PhD - recently awarded with major coursework in field of assignment, or
M.D. - recently awarded or MBBS recently awarded requiring at least eight (8) years of education beyond high school or
M.D. - recently awarded foreign M.D. requiring less than eight (8) years of education beyond high school

Experience
With PhD - No experience required and less than six (6) years of postdoctoral research experience or
With foreign MD - 2 years of postgraduate research experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands
Handling
Talking

Working Conditions
Office Setting

PACT STATEMENT

The following is the acronym, "PACT", and is fundamental to all non-clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center:

P-Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems.
A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner.
C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Who are our Customers? Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services. Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals.
T-Teamwork: Employees work to contribute to the department's success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

Salary
Salary Negotiable

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Interested individuals must upload a CV, cover letter, and a list of three references.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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