Job Description
A Research Intern position is available Dr. James Welsh's laboratory in the Department of Thoracic Radiation Oncology. Trainees accepted in Radiation Oncology will learn about and participate in radiation oncology research under the mentorship of a radiation oncology faculty mentor. Research experience encompasses, but is not limited to, literature reviews, data reviews, chart reviews, data extraction, data mining, writing project methodologies, participating in the writing of scientific literature, data cleaning, data analysis, and presenting research and data findings. Students will also participate in radiation oncology-specific and institution-wide research programming through workshops and learning sessions. They will present their findings in the form of an elevator speech or scientific poster at various research symposia during their term in the program.
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES The Research Intern will be trained in the Welsh lab to help with day-to-day experiments revolving around combining immunotherapy agents with radiotherapy. In vitro experiments will include sterile tissue culturing and splitting of cancer cells, as well as flow cytometric analysis of immune cells. The in vivo experiments will include handling mice, measuring tumors, and delivering radiation. The Research Intern will also augment with data analysis and the preparation of scientific reports and manuscript drafts.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Applicant must hold a bachelor's or master's degree
Degree must have been obtained recently (within one year)
Applicant must have previous research experience
Applicants who hold a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (e.g., M.D., D.V.M., M.B.B.S.) are not eligible
Applicants associated with a home institution do not qualify
Applicants in a clinical position, postdoctoral fellowship, or faculty position do not qualify
Research Interns cannot change titles to another trainee title upon completion
Exception applies if the trainee enrolls in a degree-seeking program
The appointee trains under the supervision of a faculty member/mentor
POSITION INFORMATION Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
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