Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Biology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Tuition benefits

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is seeking a talented Postdoctoral Fellow to perform hands-on experiments to develop mechanism-guided precision therapeutic strategies for colorectal cancer and to study chromosomal instability's role in tumor immunity.

The fellow will conduct experiments, analyze data, and prepare manuscripts, attend lab meetings and seminars, and contribute to translational objectives and genetic biomarker stratifications.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD with wet lab experience is required.
• Experience with rodent studies is required.
• Strong publication record and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on experiments to develop mechanism-guided strategies.
• Analyze data and prepare manuscripts.
• Present findings at lab meetings and seminars.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to prioritize and manage

Excellent written and oral skills

Publications track record

Education

PhD in cancer biology

MD with wet lab experience

Job description

Postdoctoral fellow positions are available under the supervision of Dr. Paulino Tallón de Lara, an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. This position will be full time in the Department of Cancer Biology.

We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to perform hands‑on experiments to develop novel mechanism‑guided precision therapeutic strategies to address unmet clinical needs in colorectal cancer, and to understand the role and mechanisms by which chromosomal instability modifies the tumor immune response. The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct experiments, perform data analysis and prepare manuscripts in addition to attending lab meetings, journal clubs, and research seminars. The Postdoctoral Fellow's primary research focus is to help the PI merge mechanistic insights with the translational objectives of experimental therapeutics and the accompanying stratifications of genetic biomarkers to address unmet clinical needs in colorectal cancer.

All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The Postdoctoral Fellow will train, learn and study design, data analysis and manuscript writing. By the end of the appointment, the postdoc will learn how to independently develop and execute a project that addresses clinical challenge or knowledge gaps in the field. The fellow will also learn to independently conduct data analysis that drives hypothesis and experimental design.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Individuals with a PhD degree in cancer biology, molecular biology, genetics, immunology, or related fields with less than two years of postdoctoral experience. Experience with rodent studies is required for this role. Individuals with an MD with significant wet lab experience will be also consider. Candidate should have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. Proven track record of publications, excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

• The appointment involves substantial full‑time research or scholarship
• The appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full‑time academic and/or research career
• The appointment is not part of a clinical training program
• The appointee works under the supervision of a senior scholar or a department in a university or similar research institution (e.g., national laboratory, National Institutes of Health (NIH), etc.)
• The appointee has the freedom to and is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of the appointment

POSITION INFORMATION

• MD Anderson offers full‑time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000 depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience.
• MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition
• Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.
• This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.