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*Position Title: Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment Job *

*D**e**p**ar**t**me**n**t:**Lymphoma & Myeloma*

*D**i**v**i**s**i**o**n**:**C**a**n**cer **M**e**d**i**c**i**n**e*

*R**e**p**orts**t**o**:**Faculty PI*

*M**I**SS**IO**N **S**T**A**TE**M**E**N**T *

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

*SU**M**M**ARY *

The primary function of the Instructor is to be an active and friendly member/leader in a large Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) research group, with the goal of becoming an independent researcher. The Instructor will apply technical expertise and experience to plan, coordinate, design, assist, and supervise the implementation of research projects in the laboratory, the evaluation and interpretation of research data, and the quality of resulting publications.

The primary activity of the Instructor is to work with a laboratory team of translational cancer researchers to identify therapeutic targets, reveal drug resistance mechanisms, and develop novel small molecule and biologic approaches for hematological malignancies, including Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL). The Instructor should be self-motivated, career oriented, and should be capable troubleshooting.

The ideal Instructor candidate will meet the following criteria:

• ​Comfortable with using in ex vivo, in vitro, in vivo and in silico models to generate and integrate single-cell multi-omics and molecular computation to guide precision therapeutics in MCL.

• A strong background in cancer bioinformatics is required, including proficiency with single-cell RNA-seq analysis, CHIP-seq, RNA/DNA-seq, molecular modeling, and free energy simulations.

• Experience in working with human immune and tumor cells, patient-derived xenograft mouse models, molecular cloning, and flow cytometry is preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as evidenced by multiple peer-reviewed publications and conference abstracts, is essential.

• A commitment to write and submit competitive grant applications as a principal investigator or co-investigator in collaboration with a research mentor.

• The resourcefulness to achieve greater scientific independence by initiating and fostering collaborative research projects.

• Previous experiences mentoring/training junior and peer researchers.

*COR**E **VALUE**S*

Caring Behaviors

• Courtesy: Is respectful and courteous to each other at all times

• Friendliness/Teamwork: Promotes and rewards teamwork and inclusiveness; Is sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers

Integrity Behaviors

• Reliability: Communicates frequently, honestly and openly

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for practicing our values

• Safety: Notices a safety concern and brings it to someone's attention; Models safe behaviors (wears badge, washes hands, keeps work area clean and orderly)

Discovery Behaviors

• Responsiveness: By his/her actions, creates an environment of trust; Encourages learning, creativity and new ideas

• Personal Leadership/Self-Initiative: Helps others to identify and solve problems; Seeks personal growth and enables others to do so

*K**E**Y**F**UNCTIONS*

1. Impact the quality and advancement of cancer research efforts within the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma and MD Anderson Cancer Center with a primary focus on Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) and experience using in ex vivo, in vitro, in vivo and in silico models to generate and integrate single-cell multi-omics and molecular computation to guide precision therapeutics in MCL.

2. Plan, organize, direct, assist, and participate in experiments and assays related to patient research samples, animal models and in vitro studies in a research laboratory.

3. Develop novel independent research projects.

4. Maintain and adhere to standard procedures and protocols to ensure the quality and integrity of procedures performed and the overall operation of the laboratory.

5. Exercise considerable initiative in planning and executing the details of experiments and in evaluating and interpreting the results. Supervise the participation and involvement of other laboratory members and collaborators in the development of laboratory techniques and research projects. Provide expertise, knowledge, and techniques to successfully troubleshoot problems.

6. Participate in laboratory meetings to present research findings to MD Anderson colleagues. You will have the potential to share these findings at academic conferences.

7. Participates in the guidance, training, and supervision of trainees, collaborators, and laboratory members to accomplish research goals as required.

8. Produces manuscripts, research funding proposals and philanthropy reports by collaborating with laboratory members to reinforce the expertise and longevity of the laboratory.

9. A monthly report to the Instructor's immediate supervisor is required in a timely manner and may include conducted projects, literature reviews, experimental designs, alternative approaches, time-line organization, project coordination, data interpretation, and future directions.

10. Other duties as assigned.

*COR**E **CO**M**PETE**NCI**ES *

• Analytical Thinking:

o Gather relevant information systematically

o Break down problems into simple components

o Make sound decisions

• Relationship Building:

o Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks

o Show sincere interest in others and their concerns

• Innovative Thinking:

o Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness

o Offer new ideas, solutions and/or options

• Teaming with Others:

o Encourage collaboration and input from all team members

o Value the contributions of all team members

o Balance individual and team goals

• Equipment Usage & Safety Preparedness:

o Maintains expectations for safety preparedness, including but not limited to orientations for new equipment, Employee Education Events, CPR training and fire drills

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

Additional Information

* Requisition ID: 176290

* 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

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