Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment, CNS Radiation Oncology

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Research

• Previously participated in an appropriate academic, industrial or governmental research program.
• Has evidence of ability to carry out individual collaborative research and support, or to play role in departmental or institutional research initiatives.
• Perform basic and translational research in areas related to radiotherapy, immunotherapy, drug discovery, and cancer biology.
• Develop new strategies and tools to define the roles and cellular/molecular mechanisms of radiotherapy in treating cancers.
• Perform in vitro and in vivo assays to study cancer initiation, development and therapeutic resistance.
• Perform data analyses of publicly accessible databases to support research projects in the laboratory.
• Ensure safety standards are maintained in the laboratory. Collaborate with other investigators at MDACC and outside institutions 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 ongoing seminars to be well informed on the latest scientific developments in the field of interest.

Education

• Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to faculty role and/or department mission. Experience: Required
• At least 2 years as postdoctoral experience required or equivalent time as a basic scientist Preferred
• Three years of postdoctoral experience in cancer biology, radiation biology or related fields. Strong experience using mouse models in biomedical research. 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