• Job Description

  Req#: 71023
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Position Description
  Title: Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment Division: Division of Discovery Science
  Department: Department of Immunology
  Summary
  Instructor will conceive, develop, and implement innovative translational cancer immunology
  research studies that fulfill the mission goals defined by the Department of Immunology. The
  faculty must perform within the context of an intense interpersonal environment that emphasizes
  collegial and team building approaches to manage personnel and other resources.
  Organizational
  This position will report to Professor of Immunology.
  Duties and Responsibilities
  Activity Percent Effort
  C Clinical Activities - 0%
  A Administrative Activities - 0%
  R Research Activities - 95%
  E Education Activities - 5%
  S Service (extramural – outside of MD Anderson)
  I. Research
  A. The faculty will devise and maintain innovative research programs with a commitment to the
  highest quality performance and productivity standards. The faculty must be a self‐motivated
  professional who strives to communicate and interact academically, technically and administratively
  with colleagues by appropriate use of telecommunication, electronic, oral and written methods.
  B. The faculty will conceive research hypotheses and generate written proposals that are fundable
  through intramural and extramural agencies. These proposals should maintain the highest possible
  standard for achievement by establishing reasonable goals that exhibit commitments to the mission
  and vision of institution. This process will require appropriate research development, integration
  and analysis. The faculty member is responsible for overall grant management of such awards and
  must comply with and adhere to the approved procedures and protocols for application and oversight
  mechanisms maintained by both the intra‐ and extra‐institutional grants and contracts agencies.
  C. The faculty will optimize research protocols, design and conduct experiments, and analyze and
  interpret data from both routine and high‐throughput studies.
  
  Responsibilities will include conducting literature reviews, preparing and submitting manuscripts
  to peer‐reviewed journals, and applying for grants and fellowships. The faculty will maintain
  accurate and organized records of experimental procedures and results in laboratory notebooks,
  electronic systems, and institutional repositories. In addition, the faculty will prepare and
  deliver presentations of research findings in laboratory meetings, institutional forums, and
  scientific conferences.
  D. The faculty must demonstrate the ability to successfully manage and develop research personnel
  under their supervision. This requires strong interpersonal and team management skills, as well as
  establishing fair and objective performance review measures.
  E. The faculty must be familiar with and fully adhere to all institutional/departmental
  biohazard, safety, and administrative policies/procedures and is responsible for upholding these in
  the conduct of their research.
  F. The faculty will serve in an exemplary and ethical manner as a role model to colleagues,
  students, and staff.
  G. As requested, the faculty will visually review, understand, synthesize, interpolate, summarize
  and/or provide editorial commentary on manuscripts, grants, research literature, or professional
  communications, verbally, electronically or by other methods.
  II. Extramural
  A. The faculty will attend institutional meetings and serve on committees as requested. This may
  include walking to meeting(s), listening to meeting deliberations, and reporting meeting outcomes
  in an appropriate manner. The faculty will provide appropriate feedback and information exchange
  regarding meeting progress and outcomes.
  B. The faculty will present relevant research findings through publication in high‐ impact,
  peer‐reviewed journals. Additionally, this faculty member is obligated to clearly and concisely
  communicate his/her research goals, efforts and findings by continuously working to achieve
  excellence in written style and oral delivery. The faculty will participate on peer review panels,
  editorial boards, grant study sections and site visit organizations as appropriate. The faculty
  will make every effort to present his/her findings in the most favorable venue while observing the
  institutional guidelines for disclosure. This may involve many forms of travel to local, state,
  national and international settings. The faculty will participate, as requested, in national
  scientific organizations, committees and conferences.
  C. The faculty will represent the Department in local, regional, state, national and
  international matters designated and pertaining to the field of pediatrics.
  
  III. Education
  A. The faculty will assume other educational responsibilities as requested by Departmental and/or
  Divisional leadership.
  B. The faculty will endeavor to willingly demonstrate the ability to perform within an intense
  interpersonal context that emphasizes team building and mentorship may encompass academic,
  clinical, and/or administrative personnel.
  Supervision: The faculty member reports to the Department of Immunology.
  Education: Ph.D. or M.D. in an appropriate field
  Experience: At least 2 years postdoctoral experience preferred (unless not required for
  discipline) or equivalent time as a basic scientist
  Working Conditions
  The performance of all expected outcomes is measured by observation, feedback from co‐ workers, the
  accuracy and timeliness of work produced, and demonstration of the ability to effectively work
  under stress and anticipate needs. The ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals
  and situations is essential.
  The faculty member must have a strong command of the English language and be able to communicate
  well verbally and in writing. The faculty member must be able to understand verbal and written
  directions. Must be able to respond and assist other employees and visitors.
  The faculty member must have the ability to manually record data, and maintain an organized work
  environment requiring bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, etc.
  The laboratory environment will involve exposure to hazardous equipment and materials, as
  well as animals.
  This position has a target base salary of $65,000 to $80,000 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.
  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
  Additional Information
  • Requisition ID: 175655
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
  • Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
  • Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 0
  • FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
  • Work Location: Onsite
  • Science Jobs: Yes
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a comprehensive cancer center in Houston, Texas.

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