Postdoctoral Fellow - Infectious Disease & Infection Control-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

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral position in the Department of Infectious Diseases. The role focuses on epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of viral and respiratory infections in cancer patients, with opportunities to contribute to clinically relevant research improving outcomes for immunocompromised patients.

The position supports data collection from EMRs, participation in clinical trials, and manuscript preparation, with a

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent medical degree required.
• Experience with clinical data collection and trial follow-up desirable.
• Ability to process clinical samples and assist protocol development.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient data from electronic medical records.
• Follow patients enrolled in clinical trials.
• Process clinical samples.
• Assist with protocol development and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Clinical data collection

Clinical trial coordination

Laboratory sample processing

Manuscript preparation

Education

MD or equivalent medical degree

Job description

The Department of Infectious Diseases, under the mentorship of Dr. Roy Chemaly, primarily focuses on the epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of viral and respiratory infections in cancer patients. This position provides opportunities to contribute to clinically relevant research aimed at improving outcomes for immunocompromised cancer patients.

• Collect patient data from electronic medical records.
• Follow patients enrolled in clinical trials.
• Process clinical samples.
• Assist with protocol development and manuscript preparation.

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

Learning Objectives

• Understanding the basics of human clinical trials, including study design, study conduct and ethical considerations.
• Develop a comprehensive study protocol
• Summarizing study results into a manuscript

Eligibility Requirements

• MD or equivalent medical degree

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.

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