Postdoctoral Fellow

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
Livestrong Cancer Institutes/Dept of Oncology
United States Texas Austin
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Description

Job Posting Title:
Cancer Clinical Genomics Postdoctoral Fellow, LIVESTRONG Cancer Institutes, Dell Medical School
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Hiring Department:
Department of Oncology
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately
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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2022
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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Description:
This position will carry out research in the area of cancer clinical grade sequencing, experientially train in genomics in medicine, within a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment with world-class experts and state-of-the-art technologies.
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Job Details:

General Notes
Our cancer research program focuses on translational research models to define molecular alterations associated with the processes targeted by various cancer therapies and use these associations to inform o treatment choice in trial design. We use several public domain data sources for obtaining molecular data types and clinical outcomes data from various cancers and apply methods for combining them to extract relevant information. We also use information on cancer cell biology to develop strategies to define molecular susceptibilities that may be targeted by treatment. The Kowalski lab is part of the Developmental Therapeutics lab in the LIVESTRONG Cancer Institutes that is a multiple-PI lab with a high-degree of collaboration. We seek a postdoctoral fellow to carry out research in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment with world-class experts and state-of-the-art technologies.

One year assignment which can be renewed on an annual basis up to a total of five years. Previous time in a postdoctoral fellow position (whether paid or unpaid) at the University or at any other university counts towards this time limitation (unless the area or discipline changes).

Responsibilities
Carry out primary research investigating molecular mechanisms responsible for tumor responses to treatment and their context in cancer cell biology. These projects may utilize several types of available data sources, including public domain, computations methods, and basic cell and molecular biology contexts. A major focus is to develop novel computational methods to connect several molecular and treatment related clinical outcomes data in cancer, and use the results to design clinical trials of targeted therapies.

Publish manuscripts, write and edit grants, progress reports.

Participate in the design of a project. Lead a research effort in the direction set forth by the PI and the specific project.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Doctorate degree in Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or relevant fields. Doctorate must be received within that last three years. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to diversity and excellence within the learning health system. At the Dell Medical School we strive to create a vital, inclusive health ecosystem. To ensure alignment, we follow these fundamental values: dellmed.utexas.edu/culture.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cancer biostatistics, cancer bioinformatics, and next-generation sequencing analysis is a plus.

Salary Range
$53,760 + depending on NIH level and qualifications

Working Conditions
May work around standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Required Materials
Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the 2020 report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Doctorate degree in Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or relevant fields. Doctorate must be received within that last three years. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to diversity and excellence within the learning health system.  At the Dell Medical School we strive to create a vital, inclusive health ecosystem.  To ensure alignment, we follow these fundamental values: dellmed.utexas.edu/culture. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as
appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cancer biostatistics, cancer bioinformatics, and next-generation sequencing analysis is a plus.


Start date

To be determined

How to Apply

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