Research Scientist, Ophthalmology

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Preventive care coverage

PTO – paid time off

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF-qualified employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a seasoned researcher to lead and contribute to biomedical studies. The role emphasizes independent project management, hands-on in vivo work, and mentoring junior researchers. Experience guiding graduate students and technicians is highly preferred.

Academic credentials include PhD, Master's, or Bachelor's with relevant coursework. The ideal candidate will drive planning, data analysis, and publication efforts within a collaborative, world-renowned

Qualifications

• Education requirements include PhD with major coursework in the field of assignment, or Master's/Bachelor's with major coursework.
• Experience: 5 years of research experience with PhD, including 2 years at Senior Research Associate level, or 7 years of research experience with Master's, or 9 years with Bachelor's including 4 years at Senior Research Associate level.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project.
• Reviews and analyzes resulting research data and revises techniques as needed.
• Compiles, writes, and submits research results; co-authors papers, reports, and abstracts.
• Designs or adapts equipment used in experiments to obtain desired results.
• Plans and supervises training of technicians and other lab personnel on proper techniques and safety procedures.
• Supervises a group of employees engaged in routine to complex lab work tasks.
• May confer with external groups concerning progress or results of the project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research experience

Mentoring and training

Independent work

Education

PhD in related field

Master's in related field

Bachelor's in related field

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Plans, coordinates, directs, and participates in work of smaller research project or major unit of large research project in field of specialization for which incumbent is particularly qualified in terms of extensive training and/or experience.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, take initiative, and drive research projects from experimental planning through data analysis and interpretation. Prefer demonstrated experience working with mice in a research setting, including hands‑on experience with animal handling and in vivo experimental procedures. Prior experience training, mentoring, and providing guidance to junior researchers, including graduate students and research technicians is also highly preferred.

BENEFITS

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

• PhD with major course work in the field of assignment or
• Master's Degree with major course work in the field of assignment or
• Bachelor's Degree with major course work in the field of assignment

Experience

• 5 years of research experience in the field of assignment with PhD including
• 2 years at the level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent or
• 7 years of research experience in the field of assignment with Master's degree including
• 3 years at the level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent or
• 9 years of research experience in the field of assignment with Bachelor's degree including
• 4 years Level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent.

JOB DUTIES

• Plans, organizes coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project. Selects or assists in selection of key research personnel. Determines specific goals or objectives to be attained. Assigns and reviews work of subordinates. Plans experimental protocols.
• Reviews and analyzes resulting research data. Revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data.
• Compiles, writes, and submits research results to supervisor. Prepares or assists in preparation of research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of co‑authors.
• Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
• Plans and supervises training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.
• Supervises group of employees of lower grade engaged in performance of technical and professional work, which vary from routine to complex laboratory work tasks.
• May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires ability to make decisions within limits of established policies and practices.
• Work requires contact with outside department to which assigned.
• Work requires determination of work methods or approaches to work problems.
• Work requires exercise of considerable judgment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

• Handling
• Repetitive Motions
• Sitting
• Standing

Working Conditions

• Hazards
• Laboratory Setting

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all m