Research Scientist

MISSION STATEMENT
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.

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 2022-2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Specific data analysis skills and knowledge competencies.

Cancer biology background

Participate in the design and implementation of algorithms to analyze molecular data and integrate with other data sets

Systematically explore and mine multi-dimensional data to validate experimental findings or formulate new hypotheses

Assist in the generation of tools for manipulating and preparing data for display

Develop innovative mathematical/computational approaches to molecular data analysis

Help maintain, support, and document shared tools, code base, and data sets, with opportunities to explore deeper and more complex software design problems, or bioinformatic and analytic aspects of predictive modeling.

Execute and participate in scientific research projects.

Related projects and responsibilities will include:

Single cell analysis of tumor samples

Studies of resistance to existing and emerging cancer therapies using patient-derived data

Studies of tumor and tumor microenvironment evolution and heterogeneity using longitudinal patient samples

Studies of cancer immunotherapies to develop predictors of response

The goals of this work consist in analyzing sequencing data to determine the effects of genomic alterations and expression changes on clinical behavior, both retrospectively and prospectively. These new data could help identify novel approaches for personalized care in oncology or provide support for new methods in clinical decision-making, biomarkers for rational drug development, and new insights into tumor biology through innovative analyses.

Work closely with other staff members.

Maintain good working relationship with other researchers and technicians

Train and supervise other personnel in data analysis pipelines, bioinformatic techniques, and maintain internal databases.

Other duties as assigned.

Education Required - Masters degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.

Experience Required - Four years of experience in experimental or scientific work. With PhD, no experience required. With Medical degree, two years of experience in experimental or scientific work.

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: 172171 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 66,500 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 83,000 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 99,500 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Soft Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: No Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes Science Jobs: Yes
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