Postdoctoral Fellow - Experimental Therapeutics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Educational opportunities

Job summary

A leading cancer research facility in Houston is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to explore the metabolic regulation of the immune microenvironment in ovarian cancer. The position offers a competitive annual salary of $64,000 to $76,000 based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to contribute to innovative cancer research while developing their skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in cancer biology, metabolism, immunology, or related fields with less than 2 years of postdoctoral experience.
• Experience with rodent studies and spatial omic technologies is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Proven track record of publications and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments related to metabolic regulation in cancer.
• Analyze data and prepare manuscripts.
• Collaborate with the PI on translational objectives in experimental therapeutics.

Skills

Cancer biology

Metabolism

Immunology

Rodent studies

Spatial omic technologies

Education

PhD in cancer biology or related fields

Job description

Overview

A Postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States. This position reports to Dr. Sara Zanivan, Associate Professor in the Department of Experimental Therapeutics and Scientific Director of the Proteomics Core.

We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate the metabolic regulation of the immune microenvironment in epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), with a focus on the role and mechanisms by which cancer-associated fibroblasts drive immunosuppression. The project will leverage advanced technologies, including spatial mass spectrometry-based proteomics. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, preparing manuscripts, and actively participating in lab meetings, journal clubs, and seminars.

Learning objectives: The Postdoctoral Fellow\'s primary research focus is to help the PI merge mechanistic insights with the translational objectives of experimental therapeutics and to address unmet clinical needs in ovarian cancer. The Fellow will train, learn, and study design, data analysis, and manuscript writing. All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments related to metabolic regulation of the immune microenvironment in epithelial ovarian cancer.
• Analyze data, prepare manuscripts, and actively participate in lab meetings, journal clubs, and seminars.
• Collaborate with the PI to merge mechanistic insights with translational objectives in experimental therapeutics.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in cancer biology, metabolism, immunology, or related fields with less than 2 years of postdoctoral experience.
• Experience with rodent studies and spatial omic technologies is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Proven track record of publications and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

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 recognition opportunities. Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.

Stipend

• Stipend support will follow the NIH Kirschstein-NRSA stipend levels for the appropriate PGY.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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