Requisition 10000469

Research & Laboratory Support Career Opportunities

Telephone Job Line: (214) 648-5627

RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Posted Date Fri Oct 16, 2009

Closing Date Thu Oct 22, 2009 or until filled

Salary * Negotiable *

FLSA Status Exempt

Department Molecular Genetics

Job Category Research & Laboratory Support

Hours M-F,8-5

Requisition Number 10000469

Position Number 43188

Experience & Education Required (any one of the following):

1. Ph.D. degree with major coursework in field of assignment and five (5) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least two (2) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.
2. Master's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and seven (7) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least three (3) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.
3. Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and nine (9) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least four (4) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.

Skills And Abilities Effective Communications Skills
Customer Service

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

Job Duties 1. 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 and assigns and reviews work of subordinates. Plans experimental protocols.

2. Reviews and analyzes resulting research data. Revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data.

3. 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.

4. Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.

5. Plans and supervises training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.

6. May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Comments This position is supported by a 2-year challenge award. Prefer PhD or MD degree with relevant postdoctoral or predoctoral experience in neuro- science, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology and/or genetics; some industrial experience with high throughput screening experience and training in electrophysiology and optical imaging would be favored; insterests in synaptic plasticity, neurological diseases and a strong record of research accomplishment are desirable.

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Posted Date	Fri Oct 16, 2009
Closing Date	Thu Oct 22, 2009 or until filled
Salary	* Negotiable *
FLSA Status	Exempt
Department	Molecular Genetics
Job Category	Research & Laboratory Support
Hours	M-F,8-5
Requisition Number	10000469
Position Number	43188
Experience & Education Required (any one of the following):	1. Ph.D. degree with major coursework in field of assignment and five (5) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least two (2) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent. 2. Master's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and seven (7) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least three (3) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent. 3. Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and nine (9) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least four (4) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.
Skills And Abilities	Effective Communications Skills Customer Service
Security	This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Job Duties	1. 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 and assigns and reviews work of subordinates. Plans experimental protocols. 2. Reviews and analyzes resulting research data. Revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data. 3. 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. 4. Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results. 5. Plans and supervises training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures. 6. May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project. 7. Performs other duties as assigned.
Comments	This position is supported by a 2-year challenge award. Prefer PhD or MD degree with relevant postdoctoral or predoctoral experience in neuro- science, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology and/or genetics; some industrial experience with high throughput screening experience and training in electrophysiology and optical imaging would be favored; insterests in synaptic plasticity, neurological diseases and a strong record of research accomplishment are desirable.