Hematology

Director Of Research Administration

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.