Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment, Genomic Medicine Department

About the role

The Instructor will plan, organize, and conduct independent and collaborative research activities with the goal of developing projects that can mature into independently funded research programs. The position involves participation in both internal and external collaborations, including multidisciplinary projects with investigators across UT MD Anderson and other institutions.

The research focus will involve experimental and computational studies aimed at defining pervasive cellular states that emerge in response to homeostatic tissue perturbations and may prime epithelial cells for oncogenic transformation. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how these altered cellular states suppress activation of normal checkpoints, accelerate tumorigenesis, and contribute to cancer initiation across different organ systems.

The Instructor will work closely with, and under the guidance of, the supervising Associate Professor while progressively developing greater scientific independence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research within the Department of Genomic Medicine focusing on experimental and computational investigations in collaboration with the Associate Professor.
• Write review articles pertinent to research in collaboration with the Associate Professor.
• Prepare and submit applications for research funding to different funding agencies.
• Assist the Associate Professor in data analyses, writing grants, and submitting proposals.
• Collaborate with other lab members as well as with researchers in and outside UT MD Anderson.
• Review manuscripts for different journals.
• Train junior members within the laboratory.
• Participate in weekly research and journal lab meetings.
• Attend department seminars.

Qualifications

• Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to faculty role and/or department mission.
• At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience preferred (unless not required for discipline) or equivalent time as a basic scientist.

Benefits

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

This position may require maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, including routine reviews and screening.