Research Scientist - Anesthesiology

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Scientist joins the UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School Department of Anesthesiology in Houston, Texas. The role coordinates, oversees, and directs research or other technical operations and provides technical expertise to facilitate research design, conduct, and reporting. The position plans and performs quantitative and qualitative research procedures, evaluates experimental results and data, and supports research publications, presentations, and grant applications. As a senior lab member, the Research Scientist may lead lab meetings and mentor junior lab members.

Requirements

Doctorate degree required.
At least 2 years of experience in a related research environment.
Verifiable publications within the field of the research project.
Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

Conduct, execute, and assist in interpreting complex scientific experiments using advanced equipment and complex techniques and procedures.
Evaluate and interpret data analysis to support publications; prepare results for publication, presentation at meetings, or direct communication with faculty members.
Determine project feasibility in terms of staff, time, and resources.
Plan and perform quantitative and qualitative research procedures in various scientific areas.
Identify ideas for new research projects by partnering with key stakeholders; formulate projects and implement experiments to execute them.
Assist the principal investigator in writing and submitting grant applications.
Keep abreast of research progress and technological advances and research literature to upgrade research skills and produce accurate results.
Maintain laboratory equipment, assist with necessary repairs, and promote a safe laboratory environment.
Ensure direct reports follow safety procedures and attend basic safety training courses.
As a senior lab member, may lead lab meetings and mentor junior lab members, including staff, students, and postdocs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Paid holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time; the posting states these total around 37–38 days per year.
Increasing vacation accrual with tenure.
Longevity pay through monthly payments after two years of service.
Retirement/pension plan.
Free financial and legal counseling.
Free mental health counseling services.
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
Resources for child and elder care.