Postdoctoral Fellow - GI Medical Oncology - Research

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 package

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in GI Medical Oncology to support the Principal Investigator on clinical, translational, and basic science projects. You will design and initiate experiments, adapt equipment, and integrate research with electronic medical records and tumor data.

You will lead training and supervision of lab personnel, prepare results for publication, and assist with grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree required; within 3 years of completion.
• Experience with clinical/translational cancer research preferred.
• Publications and grant-writing experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PI with clinical, translational, and basic research projects.
• Design, develop, or adapt equipment for experiments to obtain results.
• Interface with EMR and databases containing tissue samples and tumor molecular data.
• Plan training and research activities for lab personnel; supervise equipment use; enforce safety procedures.
• Publish results and independently prepare grant proposals; assist with grant submissions.
• Collaborate with experimental and computational team members.
• Present findings at internal meetings and external conferences.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulations.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Computational analyses

Grant writing

Literature review

Education

Graduate degree in medicine, science, engineering, or bioinformatics

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the department of GI Medical Oncology.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will assist the Principal Investigator with clinical, translational, and basic scientific research projects. The incumbent will function in an independent manner in the design and initiation of research experiments and will design, develop, or adapt equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results. Responsibilities include determining specific goals and objectives, evaluating research data, and developing and revising techniques or approaches to address research challenges.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will interface with the electronic medical record and databases containing tissue samples and tumor molecular data. The role includes planning training and research activities for assigned laboratory and research personnel, supervising the use of laboratory equipment, and implementing laboratory safety procedures. The incumbent will compile, write, and submit project results for publication; independently prepare grant applications; and assist the Principal Investigator in the development and submission of grant proposals. The Postdoctoral Fellow will collaborate with both experimental and computational members of the laboratory.

Additionally, the Postdoctoral Fellow will:

• Independently propose innovative solutions to research projects and contribute to project objectives through computational analyses. The incumbent must be willing and able to learn, adapt, and apply existing bioinformatics tools to support assigned research projects.
• Interpret, present, and report research findings at internal meetings and, when appropriate, at external scientific conferences.

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

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• understanding of biology of colon and appendiceal cancers
• ability to search and evaluate clinical and scientific literature
• ability to form and then defend hypotheses based on prior clinical or experimental data
• ability to effectively communicate findings in written and oral form
• ability to write persuasive grant applications
• ability to navigate scientific publication process

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Graduate degree in medicine, science, engineering field or bioinformatics.

Candidate must have recently (within three years) completed their education (doctorate) or completed previous postdoctoral experience or graduate medical education.

• CV/resume
• Credential evaluation (if the degree was obtained outside the U.S.)
• Copy of diploma (certified translation if not in English)
• One publication
• Two letters of recommendation

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