Research Scientist, Nephrology Job at UT Southwestern

UT Southwestern Dallas, TX 75390

Research Scientist, Department of Internal Medicine – Nephrology

Parikh Lab

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued patients and employees. With over 20,000 employees, we are committed to continuing our growth with the best professionals in the healthcare industry. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.

Job Summary

The Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a Research Scientist to join the lab of Dr. Samir Parikh in the dynamic growing division of Nephrology within the Department of Internal Medicine. This important role will lend support to the lab with their research efforts. In this role, you will plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project. You will also select or assists in selection of key research personnel, determine specific goals or objectives to be attained, and assign and review work of subordinates. You will plan experimental protocols and revise techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate experience and independent/critical thinking in molecular biology techniques, including nucleic acids extraction and quantification, PCR, RT-qPCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, protein extraction and quantification, western blot analysis. Experience working with cultures established from mouse models is preferred.

Experience and Education

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. degree with major coursework in field of assignment and five (5) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least two (2) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent. OR
Master\'s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and seven (7) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least three (3) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent. OR
Bachelor\'s degree with major coursework in field of assignment and nine (9) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least four (4) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.

Job Duties

Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research project.
Selects or assists in selection of key research personnel.
Determines specific goals or objectives to be attained and assigns and reviews work of subordinates.
Plans experimental protocols.
Reviews and analyzes resulting research data.
Revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data.
Compiles, writes, and submits research results to supervisor.
Prepares or assists in preparation of research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of co-authors.
Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
Plans and supervises training of technicians and other laboratory personnel with respect to proper laboratory techniques, use of laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.
May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: Diversity & Inclusion at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (utsouthwestern.edu)


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