Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment (RFA) - Head and Neck Surgery
MD Anderson
Position Title: Instructor (Research Faculty Appointment)
Department: Head and Neck Surgery
Division: Surgery
Reports to: Katherine Hutcheson, Professor and Section Chief, Speech Pathology & Audiology, Head and Neck Surgery
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas MD 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.
SUMMARY
This is a faculty position reports to an Assistant Professor in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery. This position requires highly specialized expertise blending dysphagia science with imaging engineer. Specifically, the applicant must understand the clinical context of swallowing imaging and clinical data collection for patients with dysphagia and simultaneously possess advanced deep learning and computation imaging skill set necessary to pursue automation of DIGEST grading and other imaging or quantitative measures of head and neck function.
CORE VALUES
Caring Behaviors
Courtesy: Is respectful and courteous to each other at all times Friendliness/Teamwork: Promotes and rewards teamwork; 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 value 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); Mitigates risk to the institution through sound business practices
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
KEY FUNCTIONS
A. Basic Research
1. Must be a self-motivated, high energy, and conscientious professional who communicates (verbal and written) and relates well to others at the professional, technical and administrative levels.
2. Must be able to visually review, evaluate and correctly interpret medical records, patient date, immunology laboratory results based on previous training, experience, and knowledge.
3. Must be able to visually identify specimen make-up, contents and / or components viewed through a microscope.
4. Must be able to visually ready reactions on slides, in test tubes and microplates.
5. Must be able to comprehend relevance of printed results and correlate patient data with research findings.
6. Must be able to review and update the procedure manual to maintain high standards of practice as required in the Tumor Vaccine Surgical Immunology Laboratory.
7. Must be able to relate quality control result data to unknown analyzed data assuring that appropriate action is taken based on results.
8. Must be able to ensure that Quality Control standards are implemented and that laboratory complies with the CAP, JCAHO, FDA, Medicare, and CLIA regulations for accreditation.
9. Must be able to identify and solve problems related to job responsibilities utilizing knowledge and experience.
10. Must be able to grasp and manipulate surgical specimen containers exercising extreme caution.
11. Must ensure that routine tests are performed properly and in accordance with the safety standards.
12. Must be acquainted and able to work with tissue culture, freezing vial techniques, and sophisticated equipment.
13. Must have manual dexterity for various functions such as pipetting, transferring samples to various containers, etc.
14. Must be able to move from one laboratory to another.
B. Research and Development
1. Must be able to collaborate with other investigators at MDACC and outside this institution.
2. Must be able to write manuscripts, describing scientific developments based on his / her research projects, for publication in peer reviewed journals.
C. Education
1. Must be able to present lectures using visual aids to faculty, fellows, and technical personnel.
2. Must be able to train fellows, post-doctoral fellows, medical students, technologists, medical technology students and laboratory personnel rotating through the laboratory.
D. Administrative
1. Must assure compliance with standards of CAP, JCAHO, FDA, Medicare and CLIA.
2. Must develop Quality Control / Quality Assurance programs for the laboratory.
3. Must give theoretical guidance and technical assistance to laboratory personnel.
4. Must be able to interview applicants, evaluate laboratory personnel on their job performance, and make hire, terminate, promotion, and merit recommendations.
5. Maintain up-to-date knowledge in field.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Read scientific articles and references. Communicate and collaborate verbally and in print with other investigators at UTMDACC and other institutions. Use computer to record data and prepare presentations of data. Read and retain knowledge of instructions for all machines and equipment utilized in laboratory.
Work Location: Hybrid
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.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
Required: Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) from an accredited school and be professional competent.
EXPERIENCE
Required: At least two years postdoctoral experience preferred (unless not required for discipline) or equivalent time as a basic scientist.
LICENSURE
Required: N/A
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 173091 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: Hybrid Onsite/Remote Science Jobs: Yes
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Department: Head and Neck Surgery
Division: Surgery
Reports to: Katherine Hutcheson, Professor and Section Chief, Speech Pathology & Audiology, Head and Neck Surgery
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas MD 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.
SUMMARY
This is a faculty position reports to an Assistant Professor in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery. This position requires highly specialized expertise blending dysphagia science with imaging engineer. Specifically, the applicant must understand the clinical context of swallowing imaging and clinical data collection for patients with dysphagia and simultaneously possess advanced deep learning and computation imaging skill set necessary to pursue automation of DIGEST grading and other imaging or quantitative measures of head and neck function.
CORE VALUES
Caring Behaviors
Courtesy: Is respectful and courteous to each other at all times Friendliness/Teamwork: Promotes and rewards teamwork; 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 value 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); Mitigates risk to the institution through sound business practices
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
KEY FUNCTIONS
A. Basic Research
1. Must be a self-motivated, high energy, and conscientious professional who communicates (verbal and written) and relates well to others at the professional, technical and administrative levels.
2. Must be able to visually review, evaluate and correctly interpret medical records, patient date, immunology laboratory results based on previous training, experience, and knowledge.
3. Must be able to visually identify specimen make-up, contents and / or components viewed through a microscope.
4. Must be able to visually ready reactions on slides, in test tubes and microplates.
5. Must be able to comprehend relevance of printed results and correlate patient data with research findings.
6. Must be able to review and update the procedure manual to maintain high standards of practice as required in the Tumor Vaccine Surgical Immunology Laboratory.
7. Must be able to relate quality control result data to unknown analyzed data assuring that appropriate action is taken based on results.
8. Must be able to ensure that Quality Control standards are implemented and that laboratory complies with the CAP, JCAHO, FDA, Medicare, and CLIA regulations for accreditation.
9. Must be able to identify and solve problems related to job responsibilities utilizing knowledge and experience.
10. Must be able to grasp and manipulate surgical specimen containers exercising extreme caution.
11. Must ensure that routine tests are performed properly and in accordance with the safety standards.
12. Must be acquainted and able to work with tissue culture, freezing vial techniques, and sophisticated equipment.
13. Must have manual dexterity for various functions such as pipetting, transferring samples to various containers, etc.
14. Must be able to move from one laboratory to another.
B. Research and Development
1. Must be able to collaborate with other investigators at MDACC and outside this institution.
2. Must be able to write manuscripts, describing scientific developments based on his / her research projects, for publication in peer reviewed journals.
C. Education
1. Must be able to present lectures using visual aids to faculty, fellows, and technical personnel.
2. Must be able to train fellows, post-doctoral fellows, medical students, technologists, medical technology students and laboratory personnel rotating through the laboratory.
D. Administrative
1. Must assure compliance with standards of CAP, JCAHO, FDA, Medicare and CLIA.
2. Must develop Quality Control / Quality Assurance programs for the laboratory.
3. Must give theoretical guidance and technical assistance to laboratory personnel.
4. Must be able to interview applicants, evaluate laboratory personnel on their job performance, and make hire, terminate, promotion, and merit recommendations.
5. Maintain up-to-date knowledge in field.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Read scientific articles and references. Communicate and collaborate verbally and in print with other investigators at UTMDACC and other institutions. Use computer to record data and prepare presentations of data. Read and retain knowledge of instructions for all machines and equipment utilized in laboratory.
Work Location: Hybrid
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.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
Required: Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) from an accredited school and be professional competent.
EXPERIENCE
Required: At least two years postdoctoral experience preferred (unless not required for discipline) or equivalent time as a basic scientist.
LICENSURE
Required: N/A
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 173091 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: Hybrid Onsite/Remote Science Jobs: Yes
#LI-Hybrid Apply
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