HSC Post Doctoral Rsch Assoc - Nandana Lab

About the role

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

Responsibilities

• Participates in a research project associated with Ph.D. studies and the interpretation of the results for publication.
• Carries out demanding biomedical research in the area of cancer immunology with emphasis on prostate cancer.
• Conducts molecular/cellular and preclinical studies characterizing tumor-stromal interactions, underlying tumor initiation, and progression including metastatic dissemination.
• Performs work under the supervision of PI with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project.
• Serves as a mentor to graduate students and summer students in research.
• Supervises research and student assistants.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g., D.Sc., M.D.) in area of project specialization.
• Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions and other outcomes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to plan and allocate the workload of employees, providing direct training and supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in guiding graduate students and summer students in research.
• Experience in cell biology, immunology, and working with mice.
• Experience conducting research and having been published in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

• Strong research skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members.
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more.
• Retirement Plans.
• Wellness Programs.
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Grant Funded?

Yes

Travel Required?

No

Shift?

Day

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Yes

Are select agents used in this laboratory?

No