WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Works under broad direction to plan, organize, direct, and participate in work of major research project in field of specialization for which incumbent is particularly qualified by virtue of extensive training and experience.

The laboratory of Dr. Sarah Huen is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with significant experience in molecular and cellular biology and mouse models of disease. The Huen lab studies metabolic pathways that promote survival and tissue protection during inflammation and tissue injury. Research techniques include in vivo mouse studies, molecular biology, and mitochondrial metabolism studies. Please visit https://labs.utsouthwestern.edu/huen-lab, for more information about the Huen Lab. 

The research scientist will be responsible for performing scientific research (mouse models, cell culture, and molecular biology) including planning, coordinating and executing assigned research projects as well as managing the laboratory and overseeing laboratory maintenance. Experience with kidney research, metabolism and/or in vivo rodent models of disease, mouse/rat surgery preferable.

Specific lab duties include:

• Participating in an ongoing research projects in the laboratory through performing routine scientific research in molecular biology, physiology, metabolism, and other related fields.
• Performs advanced scientific research work, suggesting modifications to, or improvements in, design of research projects, presenting original ideas for follow-up studies, and recommending utilization of new or revised techniques and procedures to obtain desired results.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises assigned research projects, exercising responsibility for project performance and accountability for progress.
• Assembles and analyzes research data.
• Assists in preparation of research material for reports, grants, or publication.
• May supervise Research Technicians and/or Research Assistants of lower grade, making work assignments, advising on work procedures and reviewing work in process and upon completion.
• General lab maintenance and constructs, assembles, and operates experimental or other special designed laboratory apparatus and equipment

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  PhD With major coursework in field of assignment or
  Master’s Degree With major coursework in field of assignment or
  Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in field of assignment with additional related experience

• Experience
  6 years Research experience in field of assignment; including at least and
  1 year At level of Research Scientist or its equivalent with PhD or
  9 years Research experience in field of assignment; includin at least and
  2 years At level of Research Scientist or its equivalent with Master’s Degree or

JOB DUTIES

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and personally participates in major medical or scientific research project, including development and implementation of research protocols. Selects key research personnel; determines specific goals or objectives to be attained; assigns and reviews work of subordinates.
• Reviews and analyzes resulting research data; revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data. Compiles, writes, and submits project results to principal investigator or department chairman.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of co-authors.
• Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
• Plans and supervises training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.
• Confers with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.
• Supervises large group of employees engaged in performance of technical and professional work, which varies from routine to complex laboratory work tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
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.