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
Plans, coordinates, directs, and participates in work of smaller research project or major unit of large research project in field of specialization for which incumbent is particularly qualified in terms of extensive training and/or experience.

The Hoxhaj laboratory is seeking a highly motivated individual with significant experience in molecular and cellular biology and mouse models to join our research team.

Our research aims to explore the molecular processes governing cellular metabolism in cancer and metabolic diseases. The successful candidate will significantly contribute to studies on metabolic alterations in disease and how metabolic targeting could enhance treatment or prevention strategies.

Current studies employ molecular biology (PCRs, cloning), cell biology/biochemistry (Cell culture, protein work), animal models (mouse models; tumor xenografts, genotyping) combined with unbiased metabolomics, proteomic, or bioinformatics experiments.

For more information about Dr. Gerta Hoxhaj Lab, please visit: https://cri.utsw.edu/faculty/gerta-hoxhaj/

The candidate in this role will function as the lab manager and is expected to be an integral part of the Hoxhaj lab, actively participating in regular laboratory meetings, discussions, and publications. It is expected that s/he will contribute to the progression of research projects central to the laboratory while at the same time advancing his or her research skills and development as a scientist. In addition to contributing to research endeavors, the appointee will also be responsible for managing the daily operations of the lab. Management duties will include ordering and monitoring lab supplies, maintaining laboratory equipment, managing laboratory collections (e.g., mouse models, cell lines, antibodies, plasmids) and databases, updating animal protocols and radioactivity inventory, overseeing compliance issues, and onboarding/training of new personnel in standard laboratory practices and safety procedures. Experience with mouse models is preferred.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Ph.D., with at least 6 years of laboratory experience.
• Proficiency with mouse work
• Experience with general molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, such as Western blotting, PCR, qPCR, cloning, etc.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• The ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes
• The desire to be a team-oriented individual
• The ability to work under deadlines and
• The ability to design experiments and analyze data.   

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 course work in the field of assignment or
  Master’s Degree with major course work in the field of assignment or
  Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in the field of assignment

• Experience
  5 years of research experience in the field of assignment with PhD including
  2 years at the level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent or
  7 years of research experience in the field of assignment with Master’s degree including
  3 years at the level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent or
  9 years of research experience in the field of assignment with Bachelor’s degree including
  4 years Level of Senior Research Associate or its equivalent.

JOB DUTIES

• Plans, organizes coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project. Selects or assists in selection of key research personnel. Determines specific goals or objectives to be attained. Assigns and reviews work of subordinates. Plans experimental protocols.
• Reviews and analyzes resulting research data. Revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data.
• Compiles, writes, and submits research results to supervisor. 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.
• Supervises group of employees of lower grade engaged in performance of technical and professional work, which vary from routine to complex laboratory work tasks.
• May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.
• 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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

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.