Research Scientist, Ophthalmology

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, directs, and participates in a smaller research project or a major unit of a large research project in the assigned field, drawing on extensive training and/or experience. The role involves independently driving research from experimental planning through data analysis and interpretation, with minimal supervision. Experience working with mice in a research setting, including animal handling and in vivo procedures, is preferred. Training, mentoring, and guiding junior researchers, graduate students, and research technicians is also highly preferred.

Requirements

PhD, master's degree, or bachelor's degree with major coursework in the field of assignment.
With a PhD: 5 years of research experience in the field of assignment, including 2 years at the Senior Research Associate level or equivalent.
With a master's degree: 7 years of research experience in the field of assignment, including 3 years at the Senior Research Associate level or equivalent.
With a bachelor's degree: 9 years of research experience in the field of assignment, including 4 years at the Senior Research Associate level or equivalent.
Ability to make decisions within the limits of established policies and practices.
Ability to determine work methods or approaches to work problems and exercise considerable judgment.
Ability to work with outside departments.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, take initiative, and drive research projects from experimental planning through data analysis and interpretation.
Demonstrated research experience working with mice, including hands-on animal handling and in vivo experimental procedures.
Experience training, mentoring, and guiding junior researchers, including graduate students and research technicians.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and personally participate in assigned scientific or medical research projects.
Select or assist in selecting key research personnel; set objectives; assign and review subordinates’ work; and plan experimental protocols.
Review and analyze research data, revising techniques or approaches as needed based on results.
Compile, write, and submit research results to a supervisor; prepare or assist with research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as a co-author.
Design, develop, or adapt equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
Plan and supervise training for technicians and other laboratory personnel on laboratory techniques, equipment use, and safety procedures.
Supervise lower-grade employees performing technical and professional work, including routine to complex laboratory tasks.
Confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning research progress or results, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
Preventive healthcare coverage at 100% with no copay.
Paid Time Off available on 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.
Paid holidays.
On-site childcare.