Sr. Research Scientist, Bioinformatics

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

100% preventive care coverage

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 senior researcher to plan, organize, direct, and participate in a major research project in a field of specialization for which the incumbent is qualified by extensive training and experience. The role involves leading personnel, developing protocols, and driving innovative outcomes.

The position requires advanced education and years of research experience, with opportunities for collaboration, publication, and professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Experience planning and directing major research projects.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Ability to publish findings in peer‑reviewed venues.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and participate in major research project.
• Select key personnel and assign work; oversee progress.
• Review data, revise methods as needed, and ensure quality of results.
• Compile and submit project results to investigators or department chair.
• Prepare research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication with co-authors.
• Design, develop, or adapt equipment to obtain desired results.

Skills

Leadership

Experimental design

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Education

PhD with major coursework in field of assignment

Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment

Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment

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

Works under broad direction to plan, organize, direct, and participate in work of major research project in field of specialization for which incumbent is particularly qualified by virtue of extensive training and experience.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• 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

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required Education

• PhD with major coursework in field of assignment or
• Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or
• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment

Experience

• 6 years research experience in field of assignment; including at 1 year at the level of Research Scientist or its equivalent with a PhD or
• 9 years research experience in field of assignment; including at least 2 years at level of Research Scientist or its equivalent with Master's degree or
• 12 years of research experience in field of assignment; including at least 4 years at level of Research Scientist or its equivalent with Bachelor's degree

JOB DUTIES

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and personally participates in major medical or scientific research project, including development and implementation of research protocols.
• Selects key research personnel; determines specific goals or objectives to be attained; assigns and reviews work of subordinates.
• Reviews and analyzes resulting research data; revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data.
• Compiles, writes, and submits project results to principal investigator or department chairman.
• 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.
• Confers with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.
• Supervises large group of employees engaged in performance of technical and professional work, which varies from routine to complex laboratory work tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires exercise of considerable judgment.
• Work requires need to establish mutual agreement or understanding of elements involved.
• Work requires personal contact with representatives of outside private and governmental organizations to make periodic reports to, or to obtain their support, assistance, or cooperation in, matters affecting large-scale programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold
• Extreme heat
• 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.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.