Job Description
The primary purpose of the Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment position is to apply technical expertise and experience to plan, coordinate, design, supervise and carry out currently funded research projects; develop new lines of research to support pursuit of additional funding options; and maintain a consistent record of publications and grant applications. The position requires scientific and technical background, independent decision making, judgment and organizational skills and innovative participation. The candidate is expected to conduct research, utilizing molecular and cellular techniques, cell lines, animal models, and patient samples to collect, record, analyze research data and come up with scientifically and/or clinically relevant questions; discuss findings with mentor(s), collaborators, and staff to evaluate validity of outcomes. Additional tasks include preparing reports of completed projects for publication in professional journals or presentations on professional conferences; compiling preliminary data for grants and funding agencies, or for use in further applied or theoretical research activities; and educating trainees and students in the laboratory. The candidate must be able to assure compliance with safety standards employed by the Department, Division, and Institution.
This position has a target base salary of $65,000 to $80,000 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.
EDUCATION Required: Ph.D. in Cancer Biology or related field.
EXPERIENCE Required: At least 2 years of Postdoctoral experience or equivalent time as a basic scientist
Preferred: Three years of postdoctoral experience in cancer biology, radiation biology or
related fields. Strong experience using mouse models in biomedical research.
OTHER Preferred: Knowledge of cancer biology, pathology and radiobiology. Hands-on experience of molecular and cellular techniques, including but not limited to plasmid construction, Western blot, PCR and qPCR, IHC, immunofluorescence, and RNA sequencing etc.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 175111
- Employee Status: Regular
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 0
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
- Science Jobs: Yes
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Job Tags
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