Lead Ophthalmology Research Scientist

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

On-site childcare

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Wellness programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an experienced researcher to plan and direct components of a major project in a specialized field. The ideal candidate will work independently with minimal supervision, drive projects from design to data interpretation, and mentor junior researchers.

Preferred is hands-on experience with mice in a research setting and in vivo procedures. The role emphasizes leadership, project management, and collaboration across teams to advance scientific goals.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include PhD, Master's, or Bachelor's with major coursework in the field.
• Experience: various senior research levels based on degree, with extensive project work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate scientific or medical research projects with assigned personnel.
• Review data, revise techniques, and prepare publications and abstracts.
• Design or adapt equipment for experiments to obtain desired results.
• Train technicians and laboratory personnel in techniques and safety.
• Supervise staff and coordinate interactions with external groups as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent research

Mentoring

Data analysis

Experiment planning

Education

PhD with major coursework

Master's with major coursework

Bachelor's with major coursework

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an experienced researcher to plan and direct components of a major project in a specialized field. The ideal candidate will work independently with minimal supervision, drive projects from design to data interpretation, and mentor junior researchers.

Preferred is hands-on experience with mice in a research setting and in vivo procedures. The role emphasizes leadership, project management, and collaboration across teams to advance scientific goals.