Visiting Sr. Researcher, Internal Medicine

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 
 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Terminal degree (Ph.D., M.D.) and at least 10 years as a Principle Investigator (PI).

JOB DUTIES

The candidate should be interested in understanding how this cellular and molecular heterogeneity develops and impacts on tumor formation, metastatic progression, and therapy. Dr. Kong's laboratory combines fundamental developmental biology tools, such as lineage tracing in genetically engineered mouse models, with bioinformatic approaches, CRISPR screening tools, bioengineered systems, and clinical specimens to study the functional consequences of tumor heterogeneity in pancreatic cancer.

The visiting senior researcher will conduct research on the molecular genetics and immunology of a newly discovered genetic disorder. His work will involve a multidisciplinary approach encompassing molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, and immunology. He is expected to analyze whole-exome sequencing data, immunostaining results, confocal microscopy images, single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data, and proteomics datasets. He will perform experiments using human biological specimens and mouse models to investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying disease pathogenesis.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.