Pediatrics – Oncology is seeking highly motivated individual for a Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)-Funded Projects to study the role of cohesin and Separase proteins in hematopoiesis, hematopoietic gene transcription, hematological malignancies, and epigenetics of lineage specification. The lab focuses on gene transcription in a cohesin and chromatin context in normal development and disease. The incumbents will study cohesin and Separase in Hematopoietic stem cells and mice models.

The RA is responsible for coordinating research projects with collaborators from other laboratories. The RA must have experience in laboratory research techniques and presentation of research results in scientific fora. In addition the RA assists with initial training and functions as a mentor for post-doctoral fellows and other laboratory personnel in the design and execution of experiments, analysis and organization of results, and suggestions for future experiments.

Required: Master’s degree in a Basic Science. Experience in lieu of degree will not be accepted. PhD preferred.

Required: Three years of directly related experience typically as a Research Assistant, Research Technician or Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate. Preferred: Five years’ laboratory experience.

• Skills: Proven ability to present and publish research results. research grant applications, implement funded research studies, and train Pediatric Hematology-Oncology fellows in the laboratory.