Research Associate, Kidney Cancer Radiomics

Why UT Southwestern’s Radiology Department?

The Department of Radiology at UT Southwestern offers an unparalleled level of clinical prowess that covers every known disease and injury and spans 13 divisions. The Radiology Department’s primary focus is providing accurate interpretation and insightful and timely reporting of imaging exams. The department focuses on patient health, but at the same time the department provides excellent basic science and research programs. This enables the department to offer unique and varied training opportunities.

The Pedrosa laboratory currently has several exciting projects related to development of novel imaging acquisitions and analysis, such as quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other imaging techniques, to evaluate the tumor microenvironment in patients with kidney cancer. The lab is looking for a Research Associate to join the research group to manage medical imaging data and perform basic image annotation, processing, and analysis. The ideal candidate should be a reliable, detail-oriented, dedicated team member.

Experience and Education

·       Master’s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and three (3) years of laboratory experience including at least two years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent. or

·       Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and four (4) years of laboratory experience including two years at level of Research Assistant II or equivalent.

Laboratory Expectations

·       Formal training in radiology (completion of radiology residence preferred) or at least 2 years of experience in medical image annotation and segmentation.

·       Experience in image analysis for oncology clinical trials including RECIST assessments is preferred.

·       Complete a range of basic image annotation and analysis tasks.

·       Complete a range of image data curation tasks.

·       Execute all tasks assigned diligently, on schedule.

·       Work with team members to fulfill tasks.

·       Effectively manage time by prioritizing tasks.

Job Duties

·       Recommends and/or initiates new or modified procedures and techniques based upon latest developments in assigned field or analysis of research data.

·       Performs computer programming for accumulation and analysis of research data.

·       Designs, constructs, repairs, or modifies electronic and/or mechanical equipment or apparatus used in experiments and research projects.

·       Instructs medical students, graduate students, residents, or other laboratory personnel of lower grade with respect to techniques, procedures, and equipment utilized in research or experiments.

·       Assists principal investigator and other professional personnel in writing reports and papers for publication.

·       May provide working supervision to employees of lower grade engaged in performance of variety of difficult and complex laboratory work tasks.

·       Performs other duties as assigned.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.