Research Scientist, Breast Center (Instructor)

Division: Breast Center

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Location: Houston, TX

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FLSA Status: Exempt

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Summary

The Department of ABC is cThe Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a driven and talented research scientist to join our team, focusing on identifying cancer therapeutic targets and underlying biological mechanisms of treatment response. This non-tenure track instructor position is centered on advancing research in the clinically relevant field of precision oncology for breast cancer, with an emphasis on utilizing computational approaches and patient-derived models to drive translationally impactful studies. The successful candidate will drive an independent, extramurally funded research program, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to the development of integrating computational methods with clinically relevant model systems to predict and prioritize effective therapeutic targets and understand mechanisms that modulate therapeutic benefit in breast cancer.urrently seeking

Job Duties

• Research Leadership: Lead and conduct cutting-edge research in proteogenomics-based ide ntification of therapeutic targets and biological mechanisms in breast cancer, including project planning, experimental design, data analysis, and dissemination of results through scientific publications and presentations.
• Grants: Write and submit grant proposals as main PI to secure funding for research projects. Manage grant budgets, ensure compliance with funding agency requirements, and prepare progress reports.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, clinicians, and researchers within and beyond the center. Engage in collaborative projects and grant proposals, contributing expertise in proteogenomics and breast cancer biology.
• Innovation: Develop and refine computational models to identify effective therapeutic targets through integration of molecular profiling and drug response data across different model systems. Stay abreast of technological advancements and integrate innovative approaches into research practices.
• Career Enhancement: Attend career development events and departmental faculty candidate events.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior researchers and students involved in breast cancer-related projects, fostering an environment of learning and professional growth.
• Community Engagement: Actively participate in the scientific community through conference presentations, seminar talks, and peer-reviewed publications. Engage with industry to explore clinical application of research findings.
• Scientific research on treatment response and resistance mechanisms of breast cancer.
  • Collaborate with scientists out of the lab for multidisciplinary study.
  • Develop new model and technique to support the cancer-related research in the lab.
  • Advise junior scientists and provide guidance on their projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D. in a biology-related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in conducting high-quality research breast cancer and computational biology. A track record of scientific publications in reputable journals and a strong history of successful collaboration and team science is required.
• Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of breast oncology research, in vitro and in vivo breast cancer models, and computational biology.
• Personal Attributes: Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills for effective collaboration and dissemination of research findings.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 20077