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MD Anderson Cancer Center Instructor - Experimental Radiation Oncology in Houston, Texas
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.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS/COMPENTENCIES
Research - 100%
Performs basic science and translational research projects related to cancer development and drug resistance
Performs single-cell RNA-seq profiling using tumor biopsies from animal models of cancer and human samples and CAR T cells; conducts computation analysis, generates hypothesis and performs experimental validation of single-cell RNA-seq findings in animal models of cancer and human samples.
Investigates and experimentally validates identified novel molecular signaling pathways and cellular mechanisms involved in cancer pathogenesis and CAR T cell biology.
Develops new strategies and tools to define the roles and mechanisms of cancer pathogenesis and resistance to therapies.
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.
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
Required: Ph.D. in biological sciences.
EXPERIENCE
Required: At least 2 years postdoctoral experience or equivalent time as a basic scientist
Preferred: Three years of postdoctoral experience in a biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, or cancer biology laboratory.
Work Location: Onsite
This position has a target base salary of $ 65,000 to $ 80,000 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.
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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 170436
Employee Status: Regular
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FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Work Location: Onsite
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