Imaging Research Assistant I — MRI Biomarker Studies

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

PTO and holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applications for a Research Assistant I in Houston, TX. The role supports imaging correlates of tumor response and treatment-related toxicity in patients undergoing radiotherapy or systemic therapies.

Responsibilities include data management, image analysis, and coordination across researchers, with opportunities to contribute to manuscripts and publications in a world-renowned cancer research setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a basic science, natural science, applied science, or related research discipline.
• Strong technical aptitude, scientific curiosity, collaboration skills, and effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience in scientific or experimental research and familiarity with diagnostic imaging, oncology research, or related clinical research environments.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve planning CT scans, diagnostic MRI studies, and radiation therapy dose data for patient treatment planning and research activities.
• Support research projects examining imaging correlates of tumor response and treatment-related toxicity in cancer patients.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, postdoctoral researchers, students, and research assistants on scientific studies.
• Participate in research focused on multi‑parametric MRI and ADC biomarker development and validation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive databases containing clinical and imaging data for enrolled patients.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance through quality assurance practices.
• Manage research data acquisition and organization in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
• Support image registration workflows and segmentation of organs at risk.
• Assist with data analysis, interpretation of findings, and research study reporting.
• Present research findings to professional audiences and contribute to manuscripts and publications.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Natural Science or Applied Science

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applications for a Research Assistant I in Houston, TX. The role supports imaging correlates of tumor response and treatment-related toxicity in patients undergoing radiotherapy or systemic therapies.

Responsibilities include data management, image analysis, and coordination across researchers, with opportunities to contribute to manuscripts and publications in a world-renowned cancer research setting.