Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment, Experimental Radiation Oncology

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an Instructor to apply scientific expertise to plan, coordinate, design, supervise, and carry out funded research projects. The role focuses on developing new lines of inquiry to support more funding, maintaining a publication record, and drafting grant applications.

Compliance with safety standards is required, and on-site presence is a must. Required: Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a natural science or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains research projects, comprehends relevance of results and integrates research data, identifies and solves problems related to job responsibilities utilizing knowledge and experience.
• Ensures that safety standards are maintained in the laboratory and collaborates with other investigators on research projects.
• Must be present physically to work a minimum of 40 hours per week at the institution.
• Must read and comprehend research literature and attend seminars to stay informed on the latest scientific developments in the field of interest.
• Performs basic science and translational research projects related to cancer metabolism.
• Studies the roles of ferroptosis, a non-apoptotic cell death induced by metabolic stress, in tumor suppression.
• Develops new strategies and tools to define the roles and mechanisms of metabolic stress response and nutrient sensing in cancer development and treatment.

Skills

Research planning

Independent judgment

Data analysis

Laboratory safety

Publications

Education

Ph.D. in natural science

Job description

Overview

The primary purpose of the Instructor 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. Requires scientific and technical background, independent decision making, judgment, organizational skills and innovative participation. Conducts research, utilizes institution library, archives, collections, and other sources of information to collect, record, analyze, and evaluate facts. Discusses findings with mentors, collaborators, and staff to evaluate validity of findings. Prepares reports of completed projects for publication in technical journals, presentation to funding agencies, or use in further applied or theoretical research activities. Must assure compliance with safety standards employed by the Department, Division, and Institution.

Specific Functions & Competencies

• Develops and maintains research projects, comprehends relevance of results and integrates research data, identifies and solves problems related to job responsibilities utilizing knowledge and experience.
• Ensures that safety standards are maintained in the laboratory and collaborates with other investigators at MDACC and outside the institution on research projects.
• Must be present physically to work a minimum of 40 hours per week at the institution.
• Must read and comprehend research literature and attend seminars to stay informed on the latest scientific developments in the field of interest.
• Performs basic science and translational research projects related to cancer metabolism.
• Studies the roles of ferroptosis, a non-apoptotic cell death induced by metabolic stress, in tumor suppression.
• Develops new strategies and tools to define the roles and mechanisms of metabolic stress response and nutrient sensing in cancer development and treatment.

Education

Required: Ph.D. in a natural science or equivalent.

Experience

Required: At least 2 years postdoctoral experience or equivalent time as a basic scientist. Preferred: Three years of postdoctoral experience in a basic science laboratory with significant first-author or co-first-author publications.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Benefits

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 or 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.