Postdoctoral Fellow: Colorectal Cancer Therapeutics

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

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Department of Cancer Biology, under the supervision of Dr. Paulino Tallón de Lara.

The role focuses on mechanism-guided precision therapies for colorectal cancer and the interplay with tumor immunity. Applicants should hold a PhD in cancer biology or related fields and demonstrate strong publications, plus experience with rodent studies and wet-lab expertise.

Qualifications

• PhD in cancer biology, molecular biology, genetics, immunology or related fields.
• Experience with rodent studies is required.
• Proven track record of publications and strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on experiments to develop mechanism-guided precision therapeutic strategies.
• Perform data analysis and assist in manuscript preparation.
• Attend lab meetings, journal clubs and research seminars.

Skills

Rodent studies

Publications track record

Communication skills

Project management

Education

PhD in cancer biology

MD with wet lab experience

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Department of Cancer Biology, under the supervision of Dr. Paulino Tallón de Lara.

The role focuses on mechanism-guided precision therapies for colorectal cancer and the interplay with tumor immunity. Applicants should hold a PhD in cancer biology or related fields and demonstrate strong publications, plus experience with rodent studies and wet-lab expertise.