GSR - Div of Basic Science * BACK

%3Cb%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AWith 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 %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22%3EU.S. News %26 World Report%3C/a%3E, 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%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%0A%0A%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AGraduate Student Researchers (GSRs) are salaried student employees, concurrently enrolled full-time in the Division of Basic Science Ph.D. training program within the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, who perform research that is in their fields (or a closely related field) of study and is integral to the student%27s education (e.g., dissertation topic). The duties performed are under the direct supervision of faculty or research professionals. GSRs should inquire directly to their academic program leadership about GSR appointment details. %3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3EBENEFITS%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AUT 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:%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%0A %3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%0A %3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0A%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ERequired%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EBachelor%27s Degree (with major coursework in the specific are of training) or its equivalent from an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States or proof of equivalent training at a foreign university; and %3Cbr%3E%0A Continual enrollment and full participation in the Basic Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. graduate program at UT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cli%3EExperience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E 1-2 years of experience in hypothesis-driven, research-intensive, basic science environments with intellectual contributions to the project(s). %3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E %3Cli%3EContributing to the development of research proposals and study designs. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAnalyzing data using statistical software packages. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ERecords and evaluates data obtained from work assignments for use in scientific papers. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECollaborates with supervisor or other research personnel in preparation of scientific papers for publication. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECollects and organizes research data for project reports. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EConduct literature searches and reviews. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EEnrollment, full participation, and satisfactory progress as determined by the Graduate Program leadership to include Research Mentor, Program Faculty (Director, Dean(s), teaching faculty), and research mentor. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EObservation: Graduate Student Researchers must be able to accurately observe demonstrations close at hand and at a distance to acquire knowledge, learn skills, and gather data. Graduate Student Researchers must possess functional use of the sense of vision. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECommunication: Graduate Student Researchers must be able to communicate in English orally and in writing, and must be able to read and comprehend written material in English. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPsychomotor Skills: Graduate Student Researchers must have sufficient motor function to obtain experimental data using tactile, auditory, and visual maneuvers. Graduate Student Researchers must be able to execute motor movements to perform experiments that are reasonably required of biomedical researchers. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EIntellectual and Cognitive Abilities: Graduate Student Researchers must be able to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, synthesize, integrate, and apply information. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EBehavioral and Social Attributes: Graduate Student Researchers must possess the emotional and mental health required to use their intellectual abilities fully. Graduate Student Researchers must be able to tolerate physically taxing workloads and to function effectively under stress. Integrity, interest and motivation are all personal qualities that should be assessed during the interview and training processes. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EEthical Standards: Graduate Student Researchers must demonstrate professional demeanor and behavior, and must perform in an ethical manner in all dealings with peers, faculty, and staff. %3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned. %3C/li%3E %0A%3Cbr%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ESecurity%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EEEO%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%0AUT 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.%3C/br%3E