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Job type full-time
Full job description
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Leverage your skills as a phd scientist to make a difference in the lives of the most seriously ill cancer patientsPalliative and supportive care uses a multidisciplinary approach to address all aspects of suffering experienced by cancer patients and their families - not just their physical symptoms, but also depression, anxiety, and other psychosocial aspects of the cancer journey - to improve quality of lifeAs a clinical research scientist in the department of palliative, rehabilitation and integrative medicine, you will have the unique opportunity to bring your life sciences research skills and experience to a wide range of projects that can directly impact patients and their loved onesWork alongside a diverse team of faculty and staff to perform cutting-edge research that spans the gamut from molecular studies to quality metricsNo prior clinical research experience is necessary; applicants from a broad range of scientific disciplines are welcome to apply.
Scientific research project development
Design and implement research strategies for department facultyEnhance collaborations between investigatorsPerform analysis of ongoing research projects to identify needsConceptualize project ideas with faculty and oversee projectsFunction independently in design under faculty leadIdentify potential funding sources for faculty projectsServe as a scientific liaison between faculty, research team, department administration, and sponsor.
Clinical research implementation
Assist in oversight of research projects, working closely with faculty, research staff, and department administration to obtain and meet grant/protocol requirementsParticipate in department meetings and protocol initiations to ensure compliance with study requirementsReview results and participate in data analysisEvaluate data and develop or revise protocol to approach problems.
Clinical protocol, manuscript, and grant writing
Write and edit grant and protocol applications, including research plans and supporting documents such as biosketches, letters of support, and institutional documentsPrepare abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations, including interpretation of resultsPerform literature search to fill information gapsPrepare figures, charts, tables, and graphs, and designs diagrams to conceptualize ideas; format figures to meet submission requirementsEnsure documents are neat, legible, aesthetically pleasing, and correct.
Phd or medical degreeNoneThis position is remoteIt 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 lawHttp://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional information
Requisition id: 143778
Employment status: full-time
Employee status: regular
Flsa: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Work week: days
Fund type: hard
Pivotal position: yes
Minimum salary: us dollar (usd) 53,200
Midpoint salary: us dollar (usd) 66,500
Maximum salary : us dollar (usd) 79,800
Science jobs: yes
