Staff Scientist - Health Disparities
Posted on: 18 Jan 2021
Houston, TX
Job Description
SUMMARY
Function
Designs, develops and implements experiments and projects.
Scope
Impacts cancer research efforts throughout the institution.
Essential Job Functions
The primary purpose of the Staff Scientist position is to apply technical expertise and experience to plan, coordinate, design, carry out and evaluate specific research projects conducted Health Disparities Research. Provides input to cancer research efforts throughout the institution. Responsible for specific activities related to nutrition and energy balance-related cancer prevention and health equity projects and for completion of other tasks and activities as assigned by principal investigator.
Will work closely with Research Manager to manage personnel tasks. Determines specific goals or objectives to be obtained, evaluates research data and develops and revises techniques or approaches to work. Responsible for providing expertise and services on behavioral research-related issues, data management, analysis, and interpretation. Presents findings of research projects and prepares scientific documents for publication. May apply for grants with institutional approval.
Research Collaborations. Collaborates with or assists supervisor with preparation of reports and grant submissions. Drafts or supports writing for publication of results in peer-reviewed journals. Develops and coordinates collaborations with a variety of transdisciplinary groups and organizations. Represents PI/PD at local, collaborative meetings. Reviews and evaluates research activity and data of the research team. Function in a separate and independent manner in the design and initiation of research experiments.
Marginal Job Functions
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
Received
Department Chair or Section Chief.
Given
Assigned staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Education Required
PhD in one of the natural sciences or related field or Medical degree
Education Preferred
None.
Experience Required
Five years of experience in experimental or scientific work.
Experience Preferred
None.
Function
Designs, develops and implements experiments and projects.
Scope
Impacts cancer research efforts throughout the institution.
Essential Job Functions
The primary purpose of the Staff Scientist position is to apply technical expertise and experience to plan, coordinate, design, carry out and evaluate specific research projects conducted Health Disparities Research. Provides input to cancer research efforts throughout the institution. Responsible for specific activities related to nutrition and energy balance-related cancer prevention and health equity projects and for completion of other tasks and activities as assigned by principal investigator.
Will work closely with Research Manager to manage personnel tasks. Determines specific goals or objectives to be obtained, evaluates research data and develops and revises techniques or approaches to work. Responsible for providing expertise and services on behavioral research-related issues, data management, analysis, and interpretation. Presents findings of research projects and prepares scientific documents for publication. May apply for grants with institutional approval.
Research Collaborations. Collaborates with or assists supervisor with preparation of reports and grant submissions. Drafts or supports writing for publication of results in peer-reviewed journals. Develops and coordinates collaborations with a variety of transdisciplinary groups and organizations. Represents PI/PD at local, collaborative meetings. Reviews and evaluates research activity and data of the research team. Function in a separate and independent manner in the design and initiation of research experiments.
Marginal Job Functions
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
Received
Department Chair or Section Chief.
Given
Assigned staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Education Required
PhD in one of the natural sciences or related field or Medical degree
Education Preferred
None.
Experience Required
Five years of experience in experimental or scientific work.
Experience Preferred
None.
PhD in one of the natural sciences or related field or Medical degree. Five years of experience in experimental or scientific work. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
* Requisition ID: 136773
* Employment Status: Full-Time
* Employee Status: Regular
* FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
* Work Week: Days
* Fund Type: Soft
* Pivotal Position: Yes
* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 87,000
* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 130,000
* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 173,000
* Science Jobs: No
MD Anderson
Houston, TX
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.
Mission
The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
Vision
We shall be the premier cancer center in the world, based on the excellence of our people, our research-driven patient care and our science. We are Making Cancer History.
Core Values
Caring: By our words and actions, we create a caring environment for everyone.
We are sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers.
We are respectful and courteous to each other at all times.
We promote and reward teamwork and inclusiveness.
Integrity: We work together to merit the trust of our colleagues and those we serve.
We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for practicing our values.
We communicate frequently, honestly and openly.
By our actions, we create an environment of trust.
Discovery: We embrace creativity and seek new knowledge.
We help each other to identify and solve problems.
We seek personal growth and enable others to do so.
We encourage learning, creativity and new ideas.
MD Anderson employs nearly 20,000 people, including more than 1,600 faculty members. With faculty and staff working in more than 25 buildings in Houston and Central Texas, MD Anderson is one of the largest cancer centers in the world.
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IndustryHealthcare
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