Senior Research Associate - Diagnostic & Interventional Imaging
About the Department
UTHealth Houston's Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging at McGovern Medical School is a nationally recognized academic department dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research, and innovation. The faculty and trainees actively contribute to leading national and international educational and research initiatives, advancing the field of diagnostic and interventional imaging. The department fosters a collaborative environment that encourages professional development, scholarly achievement, and continued engagement in activities that keep the team at the forefront of medical imaging and minimally invasive therapies.
Joining the department offers the opportunity to work alongside distinguished clinicians, educators, and researchers committed to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of imaging sciences.
Position Summary
The Senior Research Associate provides project management for research projects of considerable scope and complexity. Decisions impact the success of the research project(s).
Responsibilities
- Collects, evaluates, interprets, and documents research data to accomplish the objectives of a wide variety of scientific experiments using sophisticated equipment and applying complex techniques, methods, and procedures.
- Provides project management for a wide variety of research experiments in support of research project desired outcomes, budgets, and timelines.
- Maintains quality control checks and a safe environment in compliance with all governmental and University policies, rules, regulations, and codes.
- Evaluates and interprets data and provides results to investigators to support publication.
- Provides direction and training to lab staff to ensure efficient, timely, and high-quality results in compliance with all protocols, guidelines, and regulations.
- Assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers, and grant proposals for presentation and publication.
- May oversee study inclusion, the development, and tracking the progress of participants and cases.
- Influences project direction and outcomes by identifying opportunities to enhance, re-terminate, or re-direct research activities. May monitor and revise, as necessary, the project timeline, budget, expenditures, and supplies.
- Prepares communications of research results for the public and/or funding organizations.
- May mentor fellows, graduate students, and others as appropriate in support of the University's mission.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field required. Master's Degree preferred.
- 4 years of related research experience required.
- May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.
Qualifications
- None (Certification/Skills)
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
This position is security-sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. Employees in such positions may be routinely reviewed to determine eligibility based on criteria such as criminal history or connections to foreign adversaries.
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time equating to around 37-38 days per year).li>
- Vacation accrual increases with longevity.
- Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service).
- Retirement/pension plan.
- Free financial and legal counseling.
- Free mental health counseling services.
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
- Employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.).
- Resources for child and elder care.
- Additional work/life services and programs.