Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment (RFA) - Experimental Radiation Oncology in United States, Texas, Houston, Houston (TX Med Ctr) presso MD Anderson Cancer Center

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Instructor, RFA, position is to apply technical expertise and experience to plan, coordinate, design, supervise and carry out currently funded research projects; develop new lines of research to support pursuit of additional funding options; and maintain a consistent record of publications and grant applications. Requires scientific and technical background, independent decision making, judgment and organizational skills and innovative participation. Conducts research, utilizes institution library, archives, collections, and other sources of information to collect, record, analyze, and evaluate facts.  Discusses findings with mentors, collaborators, and staff to evaluate validity of findings. Prepares reports of completed projects for publication in technical journals, for presentation to funding agency, or for use in further applied or theoretical research activities. Must be able to assure compliance with safety standards employed by the Department, Division, and Institution.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS/COMPENTENCIES

  Research – 100%

·       Performs basic science and translational research projects related to cancer development and drug resistance

·       Performs single-cell RNA-seq profiling using tumor biopsies from animal models of cancer and human samples and CAR T cells; conducts computation analysis, generates hypothesis and performs experimental validation of single-cell RNA-seq findings in animal models of cancer and human samples

·       Investigates and experimentally validates identified novel molecular signaling pathways and cellular mechanisms involved in cancer pathogenesis and CAR T cell biology

·       Develops new strategies and tools to define the roles and mechanisms of cancer pathogenesis and resistance to therapies

·       Develops and maintain research projects, comprehend relevance of results and integrate research data, identify and solve problems relating to job responsibilities utilizing knowledge and experience.

·       Ensures that safety standards are maintained in the laboratory, collaborate with other investigators at MDACC and outside this institution 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 seminars to be well informed on latest scientific developments in field of interest.