Research Associate, Microbiology & Genomics – HIV & Cancer

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Research Associate to perform professional level medical or scientific research in transcription regulatory mechanisms related to HIV-1 latency, cancer, and related contexts. The role involves planning experiments, data analysis, and collaboration with the D'Orso lab.

Candidates with a Master’s will be highly considered; strong programming and analytical skills are preferred, with the ability to work independently and in teams on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s with major coursework in field of assignment.
• Experience: 3 years laboratory experience with Master’s including 2 years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent, or 4 years with Bachelor’s including 2 years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Recommends and/or initiates new or modified procedures and techniques based on latest developments or data.
• Performs computer programming for accumulation and analysis of research data.
• Designs, constructs, repairs, or modifies equipment used in experiments.
• Instructs students and staff in techniques, procedures, and equipment.
• Assists PI and team in writing reports and papers for publication.
• May supervise lower-grade staff performing complex tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Large-scale data analysis

Molecular & cellular biology

Genetics

Genomics

Analytical skills

Computational approaches

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in relevant field

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

Programming

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a Research Associate to perform professional level medical or scientific research in transcription regulatory mechanisms related to HIV-1 latency, cancer, and related contexts. The role involves planning experiments, data analysis, and collaboration with the D'Orso lab.

Candidates with a Master’s will be highly considered; strong programming and analytical skills are preferred, with the ability to work independently and in teams on complex projects.