Postdoctoral Fellow - Bioinformatics & Computational Biology (Chen Lab)

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Tuition benefits

Educational opportunities

Recognition

Job summary

A leading cancer research institution in Houston, Texas is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to work in bioinformatics and computational biology. The role includes conducting data analysis, manuscript preparation, and merging insights with therapeutic objectives. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in immunology or cancer biology, with strong knowledge in genomics and a passion for science. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong sense of curiosity and passion for science.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bioinformatics analysis and data analysis.
• Prepare manuscripts and attend lab meetings, journal clubs, and research seminars.
• Merge mechanistic insights with translational objectives of therapeutic interventions.
• Train in study design, data analysis, and manuscript writing.

Skills

Genomics data analysis

Immunology

Cancer biology

Education

PhD in immunology, cancer biology or a related field

Job description

Overview

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Laboratory of Dr. Yiwen Chen in the Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.

By utilizing integrative computational and multi-omic (genomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic) approaches, the long-term goal of Chen lab is to decipher the cell signaling, stress responses, epigenetic and epitranscriptomic and RNA-based regulation mechanism underlying pathogenesis in cancer. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be co-mentored by Dr. Yiwen Chen and Dr. Xi Chen at MD Anderson Cancer Center working on stress responses in tumor microenvironment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bioinformatics analysis and data analysis.
• Prepare manuscripts and attend lab meetings, journal clubs, and research seminars.
• Merge mechanistic insights with translational objectives of experimental therapeutics and stratifications of genetic biomarkers to address unmet clinical needs in cancer therapy.
• Train in study design, data analysis, and manuscript writing.

Qualifications

• Background and working knowledge in genomics data analysis, immunology, and cancer biology.
• A strong sense of curiosity and passion for science.

Required Education: PhD in immunology, cancer biology or a related field.

Position information

• MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000, depending on years of postgraduate experience.
• The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and recognition.
• Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.
• This position may require security and integrity considerations of critical infrastructure and related screening; compliance is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. See http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html