Senior Scientist I - Microbiology And Immunology

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. Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating overall project assignments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Identifies and assesses feasibility and significance of research projects.  
• 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.
• Manages all aspects of the lab, including staffing, staff development, safety training, and all applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
• May submit training grants as Principle Investigator (PI), provided they have a faculty mentor.
• Publishes and presents research and works independently as First/Senior author on publications.
• Ensures proper training of 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.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• National Peer Recognition.
• Data Analysis. 
• Technical and Problem-Solving Skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Good Scientific Practices.
• Technical Writing Experience.
• Editor/Editing Experience.
• Leadership Ability.
• Problem-Solving Skills.
• Strategic Focus.
• Clinical Trials Research.
• Budget Preparation.
• Exercise of considerable judgment.
• Personal contact with representatives of outside private and governmental organizations to make periodic reports to, or to obtain their support, assistance, or cooperation in, matters affecting large-scale programs.
• Increase standards of Research Integrity.
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph. D, M.D, D.O., or D.V.M in related field and six years of related experience with Peer Review Publications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Biocontainment (2+ years BSL3 or BSL4). Regulated studies 2+ years.

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience.