Postdoctoral Fellow - Epidemiology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Educational opportunities

Job summary

UT MD Anderson in Houston is offering fully funded, full-time postdoctoral fellow positions in the Department of Epidemiology. Candidates with a strong background in epidemiology, bioinformatics, computational biology, or microbiology are encouraged to apply. The focus will be on conducting microbiome research, particularly regarding diet and cancer.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or M.D. with research experience, and programming skills in R, SAS, or Python are required. A salary between $64,000 and $76,000 is offered, along with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong background in epidemiology, computational biology, bioinformatics or microbiology.
• Prior investigative work in human microbiome research preferred.
• Early track record of original investigative work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiome research focusing on diet, gut microbiome, and cancer.
• Implement and apply quantitative methods for analyzing data.
• Develop research findings into manuscripts.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Programming skills (R, SAS, Python)

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Ph.D. in epidemiology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, computational biology, public health, or microbiology

M.D. with prior research experience

Job description

Fully funded, full-time postdoctoral fellow positions are available in the Department of Epidemiology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

We are seeking highly talented and motivated postdoctoral fellows with a strong background in epidemiology, computational biology, bioinformatics, or microbiology and a research interest in cancer prevention and management. The position will focus on conducting microbiome research (shotgun metagenomics and 16S rRNA), with particular emphasis on the interplay between diet (i.e., precision nutrition), the gut microbiome, and cancer. Fellows will also gain experience in computational methods and nutritional/cancer epidemiology.

Learning Objectives

• Implement and apply quantitative methods for analyzing epidemiologic and multi-omic data
• Intellectually lead and develop research findings into peer-reviewed manuscripts
• Present and communicate results to group members, collaborators, and other local, national, and international scientific audiences
• Assist with other research-related tasks as needed
• Once well integrated, postdoctoral scholars are strongly encouraged to propose and develop independent research topics

Eligibility Requirements

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree in epidemiology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, computational biology, public health, microbiology, or related fields, or M.D. with significant (>2 years) prior research experience. Prior investigative work in the human microbiome research is strongly preferred.
• Programming skills (R, SAS, or Python) are required, preferably in a cluster computing environment.
• Early and promising track record of original investigative work (e.g., prior publications and conference presentations).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to work well in a team and to manage multiple research projects simultaneously.

Candidate must be self‑motivated, independent, and comfortable seeking and incorporating feedback from a large, multi‑disciplinary team of colleagues.

Additional Application Information

Prospective start date is flexible (e.g., immediate vs. summer 2026).

In addition to submitting the application, please email the following materials to PI Hanseul Kim ([e-mail]):

• CV/resume
• A statement (no more than 3 pages) with a description of background, interest in the position, relevant coursework or coding experience, prior research or data analysis experience, and career or academic goals.
• Names and email addresses of 3 references.

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. The University of Texas 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.

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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html