Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment, Experimental Radiation Oncology

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Tuition benefits

Onsite workplace

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX is seeking an Instructor to apply technical expertise in planning, coordinating, designing, supervising, and executing funded research projects. The role focuses on DNA damage repair and cancer biology, with responsibility for manuscripts and grant applications.

The position requires a doctorate and at least 2 years postdoctoral experience; it entails independent project development, safety compliance, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to faculty role.
• Strong background in cancer biology and DNA repair mechanisms.
• Ability to design and supervise research experiments.

Responsibilities

• Performs research projects related to target DNA damage repair and cancer biology.
• Develops strategies to study tumor suppressor genes and signaling pathways.
• Maintains and coordinates ongoing research projects and data integration.
• Designs and initiates independent research experiments.
• Develops or adapts equipment to obtain desired results.
• Determines goals, evaluates data, and refines methods as needed.
• Writes manuscripts, grant applications, and progress reports.
• Supervises junior lab members and maintains lab operations.
• Ensures safety standards and collaborates with investigators.

Skills

Research

DNA damage repair

Grant writing

Lab supervision

Independence

Education

Doctorate-level degree

Job description

SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the Instructor, RFA 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 and 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, for presentation to funding agency, or for use in further applied or theoretical research activities. Must be able to assure compliance with safety standards employed by the Department, Division, and Institution

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

• Performs research projects related to target DNA damage repair and cancer biology.
• Develops new strategies and tools to study the roles and mechanism tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes in DNA repair and other signaling pathways involved in tumor initiation, progression and metastasis.
• Develops and maintain research projects, comprehend relevance of results and integrate research data, identify and solve problems relating to job responsibilities utilizing knowledge and experience.
• Will function in a separate and independent manner in the design and initiation of research experiments.
• Will design, develop or adapt equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
• Will determine specific goals or objectives to be obtained, evaluates research data and develops and revises techniques or approaches to work problems.
• Writes manuscripts, grant applications, and progress reports.
• Performs lab duties; maintains lab equipment, stock, and materials; helps with lab operation and maintenance; supervises junior lab members.
• Ensures that safety standards are maintained in the laboratory, collaborate with other investigators at MDACC and outside this institution on research projects.
• Must be present physically to work a minimum of 40 hours per week in the Institution.
• Must read and comprehend research literature and attend seminars to be well informed on latest scientific developments in field of interest.

Education:

• Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to faculty role and/or department mission.

Experience:

• At least 2 years postdoctoral experience preferred or equivalent time as a basic scientist.

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.

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.

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.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 182567
• 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: Onsite