Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment, Experimental Radiation Oncology

About the role

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.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs research projects related to target DNA damage repair and cancer biology.
• Develops new strategies and tools to study the roles and mechanism of tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes in DNA repair and other signaling pathways involved in tumor initiation, progression and metastasis.
• Develops and maintains research projects, comprehends relevance of results and integrates research data, identifies and solves problems relating to job responsibilities utilizing knowledge and experience.
• Functions in a separate and independent manner in the design and initiation of research experiments.
• Designs, develops or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
• Determines specific goals or objectives to be obtained, evaluates research data and develops and revises techniques or approaches to work problems.
• Writes manuscripts, grant applications, and progress reports.
• Performs lab duties; maintains lab equipment, stock, and materials; helps with lab operation and maintenance; supervises junior lab members.
• Ensures that safety standards are maintained in the laboratory and collaborates with other investigators at MD Anderson Cancer Center and outside this institution on research projects.
• Must be present physically to work a minimum of 40 hours per week in the institution.
• Reads and comprehends research literature and attends seminars to remain well informed on latest scientific developments in field of interest.

Education

Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to faculty role and/or department mission.

Experience

At least 2 years postdoctoral experience preferred or equivalent time as a basic scientist.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Tuition benefits and educational opportunities
• Individual and team recognition