The Department of Internal Medicine Division of Hematology/Oncology and Simmons Cancer Center Kidney Cancer Program are recruiting for a Director of Research Administration (DRA) for the Kidney Cancer Program (KCP).
Recognized with a Leaders in Clinical Excellence award a finalist Healthcare Innovation award by D CEO and Dallas Innovates and with a Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) award by the National Cancer Institute the KCP is a trailblazing program in the country.
The successful applicant will join the faculty at UT Southwestern Medical Center a premier medical center that ranks highly in healthcare research based on the Nature Index.
Responsibilities
The DRA will assist with:
Strategic development of research programs and new initiatives; grants and manuscript writing/submission; pre- and post-awards; progress reports; supervision and support of trainees; coordinating meetings and SPORE activities including with advisory boards; intellectual property; material transfer agreements; and research compliance.
The DRA will join a team including a Program Coordinator/Financial Analyst and Director of Communications.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biology and be well-organized excellent writers attentive to detail goal-oriented possess excellent communication and time management skills.
Experience in research administration and grant management is encouraged but not essential.
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
Required Experience:
Director