Postdoc Fellow, Research Assistant or Research Associate

The Houston Methodist Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist Hospital is seeking 3-4 postdoctoral fellows to investigate novel molecular mechanisms underlying cancer progression and therapeutic resistance, and to develop next-generation cancer therapeutics. The lab is well-funded with mentorship and collaboration across institutions.

Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. or M.D. with strong publication records and an interest in translational cancer research; opportunities to affiliate with Weill Cornell Medicine are available.

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in cancer biology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry or related fields.
• Strong research productivity with first-author publications.
• Experience in therapeutic antibody, ADC, CAR-T development, or tumor immunology is desirable.

Skills

Cancer biology

Immunology

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Education

Recent Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree

Tools

Therapeutic antibodies

ADC

CAR-T development

Tumor immunology

Job description

The laboratory of Professor Wenliang Li at Houston Methodist Hospital/Houston Methodist Research Institute (HMRI) is seeking 3-4 highly motivated postdoctoral fellows to investigate novel molecular mechanisms underlying cancer progression and therapeutic resistance, and to develop next-generation cancer therapeutics.

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree, with a strong research background in cancer biology, immunology, molecular cellular biology, biochemistry, or related fields.
• Strong research productivity, including high-quality first-author publications.
• Experience in therapeutic antibody, ADC, CAR-T development, or tumor immunology is highly desirable but not required.
• Strong scientific curiosity, initiative, critical-thinking skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Research Environment and Career Development

• The laboratory is well-funded and provides access to outstanding research infrastructure, advanced technologies, clinical resources, and a highly collaborative scientific environment.
• We are committed to the scientific and professional development of our postdoctoral fellows. Fellows will receive close mentorship and opportunities to pursue innovative, rigorous, and potentially translational research while developing the skills needed to become independent scientists.
• Postdoctoral fellows will also have opportunities to be affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine, the major academic partner of Houston Methodist, as well as a broad network of interdisciplinary collaborators.

Notes

• Dr. Li's new lab website at Methodist has not been set up yet. For our research programs, please refer to the website with his previous employer: https://med.uth.edu/imm/2023/07/07/wenliang-li-phd/.
• Highly qualified candidates applying for Research Assistant, Associate or Scientist will also be considered.

Why Join Us?

World-Class Medical and Research Environment

Our laboratory is based at Houston Methodist Research Institute, located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical center. TMC brings together leading hospitals, medical schools, research institutes, and life-science organizations, creating an exceptional environment for biomedical research and translational medicine.

Outstanding Clinical Resources

Houston Methodist Hospital has been named 10 times to U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll, and has been ranked No. 1 in Texas for 15 consecutive years. Its cancer program is also nationally recognized, providing exceptional opportunities for clinically relevant and translational cancer research.

Strong Translational Research Infrastructure

Houston Methodist has an integrated ecosystem spanning basic research, therapeutic development, and clinical translation. Postdoctoral fellows will have access to extensive resources and expertise in cancer biology, tumor immunology, therapeutic antibodies, ADCs, CAR-T cell therapy, targeted therapy, and related fields.

Broad Academic and Collaborative Network

Houston Methodist's major academic partner is Weill Cornell Medicine, with additional longstanding research and educational collaborations with institutions including Rice University and Texas A&M University. This broad interdisciplinary network provides excellent opportunities for scientific collaboration, training, and career development.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

The salaries for postdoctoral fellows are competitive, plus a comprehensive employee benefits package. Houston offers the advantages of a major U.S. metropolitan area while maintaining a lower cost of living than many major biomedical research hubs, such as Boston, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.