Instructor (PhD) – Habib Research Lab
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Job Number: 881711
Category: Faculty and Physicians
Job Number: 881711
Category: Faculty and Physicians
Established research laboratory is seeking a qualified Ph.D. researcher to work in the Neuro-Oncology laboratory. The successful candidate will work to accomplish the goals of an NIH funded project focusing on understanding mechanisms of resistance to treatment in cancers. A particular focus of the lab is mechanisms of resistance to EGFR inhibition in non-small cell lung cancer in glioblastoma. Additionally, the candidate would contribute to writing scientific papers and grant applications.
This position requires a Ph.D. in the biological sciences. Major areas of interest include mechanisms of resistance to targeted treatments in cancer. The candidate should have substantial experience in Cancer Biology with experience in signal transduction, molecular and cell biology, and animal models of cancer. The candidate should have the ability to design experiments and conduct them independently.
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.
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.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
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