Job Summary

UT Southwestern has an opening for the position of Research Scientist, HM-Lab Brekken

The Research Scientist will perform experiments associated with the TGFb R01, and He/She will also direct trainees and help manage the project. As a research scientist, He/She will function as a leader in the lab helping others with experiments and experimental design and interpretation of results. He/She will assist PI in developing new grant applications and in communicating results. Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project. Selects or assists in selection of key research personnel. Determines specific goals or objectives to be attained, assigns, and reviews work of subordinates. Plans experimental protocols. Reviews/analyzes resulting research data. Revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data. Compiles, writes, and submits research results to supervisor. Prepares or assists in preparation of research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of co-authors.

Experience/Education

Required:

• Ph.D. degree with major coursework in field of assignment and five (5) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least two (2) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.


• Master's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and seven (7) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least three (3) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.


• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and nine (9) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least four (4) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.

Job Duties:

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project.


• Selects or assists in selection of key research personnel.


• Determines specific goals or objectives to be attained and assigns and reviews work of subordinates.


• Plans experimental protocols. Reviews and analyzes resulting research data.


• Revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data.


• Compiles, writes, and submits research results to supervisor.


• Prepares or assists in preparation of research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of co-authors.


• Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.


• Plans and supervises training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.


• May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.


• **Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

Security:

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.