Demonstrated knowledge in a specific scientific discipline
Proven track record of professional achievement
Recognition within local or national peer communities
Responsibilities
Establish research objectives and design methodologies
Conduct research projects and analyze data
Define research problems and propose solutions
Communicate project results effectively to the principal investigator
Supervise and guide research staff in task execution
Lead training initiatives for Classified Research Staff and Post Doctoral Fellows
Design and maintain experimental equipment
Benefits
Opportunity to publish and present research findings
Potential to submit training and facility enhancement grants
Access to mentorship from faculty
Engagement in innovative biomedical research
Collaboration with a team of skilled scientists
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION: Conducts innovative scientific investigation by developing theories and devising scientific methods and procedures to apply scientific principles, theories and research in projects related to the mission of UTMB. Committed to the discovery of new innovative biomedical and health services knowledge leading to increasingly effective and accessible health care. Assures competence as a fully trained scientist in a specific discipline or area of expertise.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Establishes research objectives and methodology and designs procedures requiring a highly developed technical skill.
Conducts research projects and performs analysis and interpretation of data.
Defines problems and possible solutions as dictated by the research project.
Complies, writes, and effectively communicates project results to the principal investigator.
Supervises and provides technical direction to the work of research staff and oversees execution of assigned tasks.
May submit training grants as Principle Investigator (PI), provided they have a faculty mentor.
May publish and present research as author and co-author.
May lead or train Classified Research Staff and Post Doctoral Fellows.
Designs, develops, and maintains equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
May submit equipment, renovation, or other facility/core enhancement grants as the PI.
Reviews scientific literature.
Identifies appropriate internal controls for department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and one year of related experience.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
Knowledge in the relevant scientific discipline with increasing professional achievement.
Specialized knowledge or expertise in a particular subject area which may allow for project - specific lead responsibilities
