Research Investigator - Radiation Oncology

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2018 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

SUMMARY:

Function:

Applies technical expertise and experience to plan, coordinate, design, and carry out research projects.

Scope:

Impacts cancer research efforts throughout the institution.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The primary purpose of the Research Investigator is to assist the Principal Investigator and other Faculty members with scientific research projects. Learns and adapts techniques for use in experiments, plans and assists training and research work activity for research personnel. Supervises use of laboratory equipment, implements safety procedures, maintains records, compiles, manage and maintain laboratory, ordering and maintaining supplies, equipment, media, reagents, etc., manages animal experiment protocol of the lab, writes and submits project results to superiors. He/she will participate in the effectiveness of radiation therapy on the most common form of cancer in pre-clinic and clinic studies. He/she will be involved in biology, epidemiology, genomics of cancer, radiation oncology and biomarker research.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:
He/she will develop hypothesis and experimental planning. Review of relevant literature. Conduct correlation of cytokines with image-guided glycolysis in modulation of radiation-induced cardiopulmonary toxicities. Input the data and provide statistical analysis. Assist in writing of scientific papers for publication, grant applications and presentations at scientific meetings.

WORK CONDITIONS:
This position requires:
Working in Office Environment ______ No ___X___ Yes
Working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic) X No ______ Yes
Exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues ______ No X Yes
Exposure to harmful chemicals ______ No X Yes
Exposure to radiation ______ No X Yes
Exposure to animals ______ No X Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Indicate the time required to do each of the following physical demands:
Time Spent
Occasionally
1-33% Frequently

Standing X
Walking X
Sitting X
Reaching X
Lifting/Carrying
Up to 10 lbs X
10lbs to 50 lbs X
More than 50 lbs X
Pushing/Pulling
Up to 10 lbs X
10lbs to 50 lbs X
More than 50 lbs X
Use computer/keyboard X

Education
Required: Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.

Preferred: PhD, MD degree in radiation oncology, radiology, biomedical sciences or related field

Experience
Required: Five years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred degree, three years of required experience .

Preferred: Previous experience working with Radiation Oncology and Radiation Treatment Planning

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