Job Information
The University Of Texas At Dallas Research Scientist II in Dallas, Texas
Posting Number: S05749P
Department: Bioengineering
Salary Range: Up to $100,000 DOQ
Pay Basis: Monthly
Position Status: Regular full-time
Location: Richardson
Job Description:
A Research Scientist is available for candidates with a strong background in microscopy, metabolic imaging, image processing or related field. The candidate will investigate spatial organization of embryos in close collaboration with molecular experimental colleagues, developing and devising a new platform to integrate single-cell profiling data as well as imaging profiles. The successful candidate will lead imaging/computational projects, participate in research activities of the laboratory, and contribute to the supervision of students, providing an ideal opportunity to develop an independent scientific career.
The Cao Laboratory utilizes and develops cutting-edge single cell omics, imaging and microfluidics tools to investigate on lineages commitment, cell type evolution and cell-cell interactions (e.g. Cao et al., Nature 2019; Lemaire et al., Science Advances, 2021; Chen et al., Plos Biology, 2022). Our research aims to elucidate the gene regulatory grammar in embryogenesis and cancer development (please visit https://labs.utdallas.edu/caolab for more details). The Cao Lab is well funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development ( NICHD ), and the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas ( CPRIT ). A competitive salary, determined by candidates’ backgrounds and experience, is offered, with the minimum benchmark meeting or exceeding NIH standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of a PhD in a field directly related to research and a minimum of two years of experience/expertise as noted below.
Preferred Education and Experience:
PhD in Bioengineering, Biophysics or a related discipline with 3 years’ experience specific to fluorescent imaging or metabolic imaging
Ability to lead and direct teams of researchers including undergraduate, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers
This position will require strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
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