Sr. Research Scientist, Center Host Genetics

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under broad direction to plan, organize, direct, and participate in work of major research project in field of specialization for which incumbent is particularly qualified by virtue of extensive training and experience.
The Zhao Zhang Lab is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead translational research on the molecular mechanisms of metabolic disease and therapeutic target discovery. This position will involve development and execution of molecular, cellular, and in vivo studies to support target validation, assay development, screening, and mechanistic investigation in metabolic disorders. The scientist will independently design and conduct experiments, analyze complex datasets, and help drive research strategy in a collaborative academic environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in metabolic disease research, signaling biology, molecular biology, and mouse models, with experience contributing to translational discovery programs.
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. with substantial postdoctoral or equivalent research experience in metabolism, endocrinology, cell signaling, or related biomedical fields. A strong background in molecular biology, mammalian cell culture, assay development, CRISPR-based genome editing, screening approaches, and mouse studies in metabolic disease is preferred. Experience in translational research and target validation is preferred; experience in GPCR biology is a plus.

Requirements

• PhD with major coursework in field of assignment or
• Master's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment or
• Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in field of assignment
• 6 years research experience in field of assignment; including at 1 year at the level of Research Scientist or its equivalent with a PhD or
• 9 years research experience in field of assignment; including at least 2 years at level of Research Scientist or its equivalent with Master's degree or
• 12 years of research experience in field of assignment; including at least 4 years at level of Research Scientist or its equivalent with Bachelor's degree
• Work requires exercise of considerable judgment.
• Work requires need to establish mutual agreement or understanding of elements involved.
• Work requires personal contact with representatives of outside private and governmental organizations to make periodic reports to, or to obtain their support, assistance, or cooperation in, matters affecting large-scale programs.

Nice To Haves

• substantial postdoctoral or equivalent research experience in metabolism, endocrinology, cell signaling, or related biomedical fields
• strong background in molecular biology, mammalian cell culture, assay development, CRISPR-based genome editing, screening approaches, and mouse studies in metabolic disease
• Experience in translational research and target validation
• experience in GPCR biology

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree