ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST

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Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

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Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or [email protected].

Position Information

Working Title ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST Number of Vacancies 1 Location McAllen, Texas Department School of Medicine / MDOISU Cancer Research FTE 1.0 FLSA Exempt Scope of Job Under limited supervision and with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, performs advanced research work by coordinating the development, implementation, and monitoring of specialized research projects. Manages the upkeep, training, and supervision of specialized research equipment within area of assigned responsibility. Description of Duties

Supervision Received Specific supervision from assigned supervisor. Supervision Given May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Required Education Ph.D. Preferred Education Ph.D. in Biology, Cancer or Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology or other closely related biomedical field. Licenses/Certifications None. Required Experience Four (4) years of relevant disciplinary experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities. Knowledge of statistical concepts and methods and their application to research analysis; of measurement, testing, and evaluation; and of research methods, principles, techniques, and philosophies. Preferred Experience Demonstrated track research record in the fields of statistics, machine learning, computational biology, data science or related field (computer science, physics, biostatistics, bioinformatics).

Experience in a molecular biology laboratory or closely related experience. Equipment Skilled in conducting qualitative and quantitative research and in using computers, software, and statistical tools and programs. Working Conditions Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Other Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public. May work some evenings and/or weekends. Ability to plan, organize, and oversee research projects, evaluate research data, ensure the development of measuring instruments with respect to reliability, relevance, and validity, interpret and publish research findings, and communicate effectively. Physical Capabilities N/A Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 07/20/2026 Grant Funded Position Yes If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date 03/31/2029

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Special Instructions to Applicants Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth Gender Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or [email protected]. Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Regulatory Affairs. Quick Link https: // careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51668

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