MD Anderson Cancer Center · 1 month ago
Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment (RFA) - Experimental Radiation Oncology
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expMD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution in cancer treatment and research, and they are seeking an Instructor for their Research Faculty Appointment in Experimental Radiation Oncology. The role involves planning, coordinating, and supervising research projects, developing new research lines, and maintaining a record of publications and grant applications while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
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Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, will perform basic science and translational research projects related to the mechanisms of tumor progression and metastasis, and to new therapeutic strategies for treating metastatic cancer
Must be able to develop and maintain research projects, comprehend the relevance of results, integrate research data, and identify and solve problems related to job responsibilities by utilizing knowledge and experience
Must be able to prepare and critique manuscripts, presentations, grant applications, and progress reports
Must be able to coordinate with laboratory staff and trainees as needed to ensure laboratory safety compliance, organization, and efficiency
Must be capable of providing guidance to laboratory staff and trainees as needed
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 and national meetings to be well-informed on the latest scientific developments in the field of interest
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in a natural science or equivalent
Two years of postdoctoral experience with a biomedical focus
Prior experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, cancer biology, and breast cancer research
Strong work ethic, critical thinking abilities, and good organizational and communication skills
Self-motivated, energetic, and conscientious
Ability to communicate well with others at professional, technical, and administrative levels
Ability to develop and maintain research projects
Ability to comprehend the relevance of results, integrate research data, and identify and solve problems related to job responsibilities
Ability to prepare and critique manuscripts, presentations, grant applications, and progress reports
Ability to coordinate with laboratory staff and trainees to ensure laboratory safety compliance, organization, and efficiency
Ability to provide guidance to laboratory staff and trainees as needed
Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week in the Institution
Ability to read and comprehend research literature and attend seminars and national meetings
Preferred
Three years of postdoctoral experience in a basic science laboratory
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Paid time off
Retirement
Tuition benefits
Educational opportunities
Individual and team recognition
Company
MD Anderson Cancer Center
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a cancer treatment and research institution which gives treatment, and research of all types of cancer.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16.2MKey Investors
Break Through CancerGastro-Intestinal Research Foundation
2023-05-16Grant· $2.7M
2023-01-24Grant· $3.5M
2022-04-19Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
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David Tweardy
Professor
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