Assistant Instructor - Radiology

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

37d

About The Position

The principle responsibilities are to define how viruses infect cells and how the host cell restricts viral infection. Specifically, the candidate will generate new hypotheses, design experiments, carry out the experiments, interpret the data, and present the data and proper documentation to Dr. Robert Orchard his supervisor. Additionally, they will be responsible for managing a multi-line mouse colony. This candidate will contribute to the lab organizational matters such as ordering supplies, maintaining stocks, and overseeing equipment. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and 6 years as a Postdoctoral Researcher. The individual will use cell culture and mouse models to study biological mechanisms. Experience working with mice is strongly preferred. Experience with bioinformatics, yeast, and/or biochemistry is also of interest but not required. Experience in related areas leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals is recommended. 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. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/ 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!

Requirements

• Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree
• 6 years as a Postdoctoral Researcher
• The individual will use cell culture and mouse models to study biological mechanisms.
• Experience working with mice is strongly preferred.
• Experience in related areas leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals is recommended.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with bioinformatics, yeast, and/or biochemistry is also of interest but not required.

Responsibilities

• Define how viruses infect cells and how the host cell restricts viral infection.
• Generate new hypotheses.
• Design experiments.
• Carry out the experiments.
• Interpret the data.
• Present the data and proper documentation to Dr. Robert Orchard his supervisor.
• Manage a multi-line mouse colony.
• Contribute to the lab organizational matters such as ordering supplies, maintaining stocks, and overseeing equipment.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees