Research Scientist, Biophysics

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Job Description - Research Scientist, Biophysics (914712)

Research Scientist, Biophysics

Description

Why UT Southwestern? 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 employees. Our benefits package includes healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage merit increases, and more. Join a team with a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career.

Job Summary

Plans, coordinates, directs, and participates in work of smaller research projects or major units of large research projects in the field of specialization, for which the incumbent is qualified in terms of extensive training and/or experience.

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research projects. Selects or assists in selection of key research personnel. Determines specific goals or objectives to be attained. Assigns and reviews work of subordinates. Plans experimental protocols.
• Reviews and analyzes resulting research data. Revise techniques or approaches to problems as indicated 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 a co‑author.
• 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 equipment, and safety procedures.
• Supervises group of employees of lower grade engaged in technical and professional work, which ranges from routine to complex laboratory tasks.
• May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education – PhD with major coursework in the field of assignment, or Master’s with major coursework in the field of assignment, or Bachelor’s with major coursework in the field of assignment.
• Experience – 5 years of research experience with PhD (including 2 years at the level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent); or 7 years with Master’s (including 3 years at Senior Research Associate or equivalent); or 9 years with Bachelor’s (including 4 years at Senior Research Associate or equivalent).

• PPO medical plan, available day one for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Education and Experience requirements as listed above

• Security and EEO statements are provided below as required.

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an equal opportunity environment. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful 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. UT Southwestern policy also prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, citizenship, and veteran status.

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