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Instructor - (RFA), Experimental Radiation Oncology
SUMMARY
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. Conducts research, utilizes institution library, archives, collections, and other sources of information to collect, record, analyze, and evaluate facts. Discusses findings with mentors, collaborators, and staff to evaluate validity of findings. Prepares reports of completed projects for publication in technical journals, for presentation to funding agency, or for use in further applied or theoretical research activities. Must be able to assure compliance with safety standards employed by the Department, Division, and Institution.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS/COMPENTENCIES
Research
· Performs basic science and translational research focused on determining how fasting provides organismal and small intestinal protection from high dose radiation.
· Performs techniques for epigenetic analysis, single cell analysis, radiation and microbiome studies using mice as a model system
· Develops new strategies and tools to translate findings to patients using fasting-mimetics or probiotics to reduce radiotoxicity and enable dose escalation strategies for cancer treatment.
· Develops and maintain research projects, comprehend relevance of results and integrate research data, identify and solve problems relating to job responsibilities utilizing knowledge and experience.
· Ensures that safety standards are maintained in the laboratory, collaborate with other investigators at MDACC and outside this institution on research projects.
· Must be present physically to work a minimum of 40 hours per week in the Institution.
· Must read and comprehend research literature and attend seminars to be well informed on latest scientific developments in field of interest.
EDUCATION
Required: Ph.D. in a natural science or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE
Required: Two years of postdoctoral experience with biomedical focus.
Preferred: Three years of post-doctoral experience in a basic science or translational laboratory.
OTHER
Preferred: Knowledge of basic cellular and molecular biology techniques and operation of scientific instruments and techniques used in related fields of research, such as optical microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, image analysis, TA-XRT, immunohistochemistry, western blotting, animal model experimentation, radiobiology, scRNAseq, scATACseq, and microbiome studies.
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
