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Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment (RFA) - Lymphoma - Myeloma
Position Title: Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment
Department: Lymphoma/Myeloma
Division: Cancer Medicine
Reports to: Faculty PI
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
SUMMARY
The primary function of the Instructor position is to be an active member and leader of the research team and to apply technical expertise and experience to plan, coordinate, design, assist, and supervise the implementation of research projects in the laboratory, the evaluation and interpretation of research data, and the quality of resulting publications.
• Scope: Perform research activities in a mentored leadership role of an active research team in the field of translational research of immunotherapies and vaccines, with the goal of developing into an independent researcher.
• The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:
o Prior expertise and knowledge in research clinical protocols, processing of human and mouse blood and tissue samples, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, flow cytometry, and tissue culture.
o Strong and the comprehensive background in cancer research.
o Commitment to write and submit competitive grant applications as principal investigator or co-investigator under the oversight of a research mentor.
o Aspiration and resourcefulness to achieve greater scientific independence through the development of collaborative research projects.
o Participate in the training of research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows, graduate, medical and the college students, as well as laboratory technicians.
o A collaborative and friendly member/leader of a large cancer research group including research scientists, clinicians, statisticians, trainees, and supportive staff.
CORE VALUES
Caring Behaviors
• Friendliness/Teamwork: Promotes and rewards teamwork and inclusiveness; Is sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers
Integrity Behaviors
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for practicing our values
• Safety: Notices a safety concern and brings it to someone’s attention; Models safe behaviors (wears badge, washes hands, keeps work area clean and orderly)
• Responsiveness: By his/her actions, creates an environment of trust; Encourages learning, creativity and new ideas
• Personal Leadership/Self-Initiative: Helps others to identify and solve problems; Seeks personal growth and enables others to do so
KEY FUNCTIONS
1. Impact the quality and advancement of cancer research efforts within the [department] and MD Anderson Cancer Center with a primary focus on [focus area].
2. Plan, organize, direct, assist, and participate in experiments and assays related to clinical patient research samples, animal models and in vitro studies in a research laboratory.
3. Develop novel independent research projects.
4. Develop and maintain standard procedures and protocols to ensure the quality and integrity of procedures performed and the overall operation of the laboratory.
5. Exercise considerable initiative in planning and executing the details of experiments and in evaluating and interpreting the results. Responsible for the participation and involvement of other laboratory members and collaborators in the development of laboratory techniques and research projects. Provide expertise, knowledge, or techniques to troubleshoot problems.
6. Participate in laboratory meetings to present research findings to colleagues. Potential to attend to academic conferences or meetings for oral or visual production of posters.
7. Participates in the guidance, teaching, supervision, and assistance of trainees, collaborators, and laboratory members to accomplish research or other laboratory duties as required.
8. Produces manuscripts, research proposals and grant funding, and collaborate with laboratory members to reinforce expertise and advance research objectives including the publication of articles and presentations at scientific meetings.
9. All conducted projects require: review literature, experimental design, alternative approaches, organization, time-line, coordination, data interpretation, future directions and monthly progress report to immediate supervisor.
10. Other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• IC – Analytical Thinking:
o Gather relevant information systematically;
o Break down problems into simple components; and
o Make sound decisions.
• IC – Build Relationships:
o Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks; and
o Show sincere interest in others and their concerns.
• IC – Innovative Thinking:
o Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; and
o Offer new ideas, solutions and/or options.
• IC-Team with Others:
o Encourage collaboration and input from all team members; value the contributions of all team members;
o Balance individual and team goals.
• IC-Equipment Usage & Safety Preparedness:
o Employee maintains expectations for safety preparedness
o Including but not limited to: Orientation to new equipment, Employee Education Event, CPR
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.
