Cancer Biology & Radiotherapy Research Faculty

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT MD Anderson is seeking a doctoral-level scientist to join the research team in Houston, focusing on basic and translational cancer biology, radiotherapy and related fields. The role requires frequent collaboration, data analysis and ongoing reading of scientific literature to stay current.

The candidate will perform in vitro and in vivo studies, utilize mouse models, and contribute to safety-compliant, team-based research in a high-impact environment at the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Qualifications

• Requires a Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to faculty role.
• At least 2 years postdoctoral experience required; three years preferred in cancer biology or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and translational research in radiotherapy, immunotherapy, drug discovery and cancer biology.
• Develop new strategies and tools to define radiotherapy roles in cancer treatment.
• Conduct in vitro and in vivo assays to study cancer initiation, development and resistance.
• Analyze publicly available databases to support laboratory projects.
• Ensure safety standards and collaborate with other investigators at MD Anderson and external institutions.

Skills

Postdoctoral experience

Cancer biology

Mouse models

Radiation biology

Data analysis

Immunohistochemistry

Western blotting

Image analysis

Education

Doctorate degree

Tools

Optical microscopy

Fluorescence microscopy

Spectrophotometry

Image analysis

Job description

UT MD Anderson is seeking a doctoral-level scientist to join the research team in Houston, focusing on basic and translational cancer biology, radiotherapy and related fields. The role requires frequent collaboration, data analysis and ongoing reading of scientific literature to stay current.

The candidate will perform in vitro and in vivo studies, utilize mouse models, and contribute to safety-compliant, team-based research in a high-impact environment at the MD Anderson Cancer Center.