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Immunology Research Scientist
Summary
The primary purpose of the Research Scientist position is to plan, organize, coordinate, direct and participate in scientific research projects. Assigns and reviews work of subordinates, determines specific goals or objectives to be attained, evaluates resulting research data and revises techniques or approaches to work problems. Functions in an independent manner in the design and initiation of research experiments. Designs, develops or adapts new experimental methods and equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results. Compiles, writes and submits research reports to superior. Plans and supervises the training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, the use of laboratory equipment and safety procedures. Presents findings of research projects to professional groups and prepares scientific data and documents for publication and for grant application.
Job Specific Competencies
Research Design and implementation Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and participates in scientific
research projects.
Reviews Research Results Assigns and reviews work of subordinates, determines specific goals or objectives to be attained, evaluates resulting research data and revises techniques or approaches to work problems.
Maintains Equipment Supervises the design, development or adapting of equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results. Plans and supervises the training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, the use of laboratory equipment and safety procedures.
Writes Reports Compiles, writes and submits reports to superior.
Data Analysis Analyzes and evaluates research data and revises techniques and approaches to work problems. Works with the Principal Investigator on projects in the area of anti-cancer immunity and metabolism in the tumor microenvironment. Participates in adopting new techniques and learning new skills to enhance research efforts.
Education
Required: Masters degree in one of the natural sciences or related field. Or PhD or Medical degree.
Experience
Required: Four years of experience in experimental or scientific work. With PhD, no experience required. With Medical degree, two years of experience in experimental or scientific work.
Preferred: Immunology experience in a must. Exposure to spatial transcriptomics and high dimensional imaging is a plus.
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
