Research Scientist, Biomedical Engineering

UT Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Senior

Dallas, TX

Hospitals

About the position

The Research Scientist in Biomedical Engineering at UT Southwestern is responsible for leading and conducting scientific or medical research projects. This role involves planning, organizing, and directing research activities, as well as mentoring and training laboratory personnel. The position aims to address clinical and scientific challenges through innovative technologies and contribute to the advancement of healthcare solutions.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and personally participates in assigned scientific or medical research projects.
• Selects or assists in the selection of key research personnel.
• Determines specific goals or objectives to be attained and assigns and reviews work of subordinates.
• Plans experimental protocols and reviews and analyzes resulting research data.
• Revises techniques or approaches to work problems as indicated necessary by research data.
• Compiles, writes, and submits research results to supervisor.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of research papers, reports, and abstracts for publication as one of the co-authors.
• 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 laboratory equipment, and safety procedures.
• May confer with industrial, governmental, or other groups concerning progress or results of research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree with major coursework in field of assignment and five (5) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least two (2) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.
• Master's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and seven (7) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least three (3) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in field of assignment and nine (9) years research experience in field of assignment, including at least four (4) years at level of Senior Research Associate or equivalent.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Loan forgiveness
• Childcare