Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment (RFA) – CNS Radiation Oncology

Position Title: Instructor, Research Faculty AppointmentDepartment: CNS Radiation OncologyDivision: Radiation OncologyMISSION STATMENTThe mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, across the Nation, and worldwide through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, cutting-edge research, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.SUMMARY The primary purpose of the Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment position is to apply technical expertise and experience to plan, coordinate, design, supervise and carry out currently funded research projects; develop new lines of research to support pursuit of additional funding options; and maintain a consistent record of publications and grant applications. The position requires scientific and technical background, independent decision making, judgment and organizational skills and innovative participation. The candidate is expected to conduct research, utilizing molecular and cellular techniques, cell lines, animal models, and patient samples to collect, record, analyze research data and come up with scientifically and/or clinically relevant questions; discuss findings with mentor(s), collaborators, and staff to evaluate validity of outcomes. Additional tasks include preparing reports of completed projects for publication in professional journals or presentations on professional conferences; compiling preliminary data for grants and funding agencies, or for use in further applied or theoretical research activities; and educating trainees and students in the laboratory. The candidate must be able to assure compliance with safety standards employed by the Department, Division, and Institution.CORE VALUES Caring Behavior

• Courtesy: Must be respectful and courteous to peers at all times

• Friendliness/Teamwork: Promotes and rewards teamwork and inclusiveness; Must be sensitive and responsive to the concerns of our patients and co-workers

Integrity Values

• Reliability: Communicates efficiently, honestly and openly

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for practicing our core values

• Safety: Notices any safety concern and brings it to someone’s attention; Models safe behavior (wearing badge, washing hands, and keeping work area clean and orderly)

Discovery Attributes

• Responsiveness: By his/her actions, creates an environment of trust; Encourages learning, creativity and novel ideas

• Personal Leadership/Self-Initiative: Helps others to identify and solve problems; Seeks personal growth and enables others to do so

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS/COMPENTENCIES· Perform basic and translational research in areas related to radiotherapy, immunotherapy, drug discovery, and cancer biology.· Develop new strategies and tools to define the roles and cellular/molecular mechanisms of radiotherapy in treating cancers.· Perform in vitro and in vivo assays to study cancer initiation, development and therapeutic resistance.· Perform data analyses of publicly accessible databases to support research projects in the laboratory.· Ensure safety standards are maintained in the laboratory. Collaborate with other investigators at MDACC and outside institutions on research projects.· Must be present physically to work a minimum of 40 hours per week in the institution.· Must read and comprehend research literature and attend ongoing seminars to be well informed on the latest scientific developments in the field of interest.

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