Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. The Research Associate position will focus on investigating genetic and epigenetic mechanisms underlying self-renewal versus differentiation of neural stem cells as well as how dysregulation of the stem-cell regulatory mechanisms leads to benign and malignant tumor formation in the central and peripheral nervous system, particularly in the context of Tumor Suppressor Gene (TSG) syndromes, including neurofibromatosis type 1 (NFl), Tuberous Sclerosis, Li-Fraumeni syndrome, and Adenomatous Polyposis coli (APC).
Laboratory Expectations

Molecular and Cellular Biology techniques

Brain tissue dissection skills

Working with mouse models of diseases, particularly in the brain

Genetically engineered mouse models of cancers
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.
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 of 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.

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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.

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