Postdoctoral Fellow - Epigenet & Mol Carcinogenesis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Tuition benefits

Educational opportunities

Individual and team recognition

Job summary

UT MD Anderson in Houston is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellows in the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis. This position focuses on how genome organization facilitates DNA repair and transcription to prevent cancer development.

Postdoctoral fellows will design experiments, analyze data, and present findings. A PhD in a related field is required, along with a proven track record in scientific research. The role offers a salary between $64,000 and $76,000, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong scientific productivity with research published in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborative and willing to explore novel scientific hypotheses.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments in cell biology, genomics, and proteomics.
• Optimize experimental design through literature reviews.
• Analyze imaging, sequencing, and protein datasets.
• Prepare data for presentations at meetings and conferences.
• Ensure compliance with research ethics and regulations.

Skills

DNA repair

Genome organization

Live-cell imaging

Proteomics

Genomics data analyses

Education

PhD in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, or related field

Job description

The Gautier Lab in the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks highly motivated postdoctoral fellows. The research focuses on how genome organization facilitates DNA repair, replication, and transcription to prevent pathological rearrangements and cancer development. Researchers with a strong interest in genome integrity and cancer biology are invited to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments using established protocols in cell biology, genomics, proteomics, or related areas
• Optimize experimental design through literature searches
• Analyze imaging, sequencing, and protein datasets with appropriate statistical tools
• Prepare data for presentation at weekly lab meetings, departmental seminars, scientific groups, and conferences
• Prepare experimental data for publication
• All duties performed in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations

Learning Objectives

• Improve study design, data analysis, and manuscript writing skills
• Develop presentation skills through regular meetings and conferences

Eligibility Requirements

• PhD (or equivalent) in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, computational biology, or a related field
• Evidence of strong scientific productivity demonstrated by high-quality research published in peer-reviewed journals
• Be collaborative, curious and willing to explore novel scientific hypotheses
• Knowledge and skills in one or more of the following areas:
• DNA repair
• Genome organization
• Live-cell imaging
• Proteomics
• Genomics data analyses
• Xenopus cell-free extracts

Position Information

MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000 depending on level of postgraduate experience. Benefits include medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

Off-site work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time. This position may require routine reviews and screening related to the security and integrity of critical infrastructure.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or 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.