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Senior Research Scientist - Radiation Oncology – Research
The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Life Sciences with postdoctoral research experience and a strong background that integrates both wet lab and computational biology expertise. They possess advanced computational training, particularly in single-cell analysis, and are skilled in applying bioinformatics tools to biological questions. The candidate demonstrates the ability to design and execute experiments, analyze complex datasets, and collaborate effectively in an interdisciplinary research environment.
The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Life Sciences with postdoctoral research experience and a strong background that integrates both wet lab and computational biology expertise. They possess advanced computational training, particularly in single-cell analysis, and are skilled in applying bioinformatics tools to biological questions. The candidate demonstrates the ability to design and execute experiments, analyze complex datasets, and collaborate effectively in an interdisciplinary research environment.
Onsite Position
Hourly breakdown of salary range:
Minimum $37.74 - Midpoint $47.11 - Maximum $56.49
MD Anderson offers our employees:
- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
- Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
Key Functions
- Lead and execute basic and translational cancer immunology research focused on tumor immune activation and suppression.
- Apply functional genomics, systems biology, and immunobiology techniques including co-culture, flow cytometry, and microscopy.
- Design, conduct, and troubleshoot experiments while mentoring and training junior lab members.
- Collaborate with the Principal Investigator on grant writing, publications, and scientific presentations.
- Demonstrate strong expertise in cell biology, cancer immunology, and wet lab methods, with motivation for leadership and continued learning.
- Contribute to a collaborative and innovative research environment within MD Anderson’s state-of-the-art Zayed facility.
EDUCATION
- Required: Master's Degree Natural sciences or related field.
- Preferred: PhD Natural sciences.
- Preferred: Medical Degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: Six years Experimental or scientific work experience, or
- Required: Three years Experimental or scientific work experience with PhD or medical degree.
Preferred: PhD or postdoctoral fellowship in cancer biology or immunology, mouse tumor models, primary T cell culture, lentiviral production and transduction, flow cytometry, and/or use of python/R to analyze biological data
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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
