Postdoctoral Fellow - Neurosurgery - Research

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Educational opportunities

Team recognition

Job summary

A leading cancer research center in Houston is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research on brain tumor cell biology and mouse models. The role involves studying interactions between primary and metastatic tumor cells and the neurovascular unit, requiring a PhD/MD and a strong background in biochemistry and molecular biology. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000, along with excellent benefits, including medical and educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong background in biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology required.
• Peer-reviewed publications or manuscripts under review in recognized journals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic and translational research in brain tumor cell biology.
• Study the brain microenvironment, particularly tumor cell interactions with the blood-brain barrier.

Skills

Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Research in brain tumor biology

Education

PhD and/or MD

Job description

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Department of Neurosurgery under the mentorship of Joseph McCarty, PhD. The post-doctoral position will involve basic and translational research in the area of brain tumor cell biology and mouse models of primary and metastatic brain cancer. There will be a particular emphasis on the brain microenvironment, including studies of how primary and metastatic tumor cells co-opt the neurovascular unit/blood-brain barrier for selective growth and survival.

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

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The post-doc will receive training and mentoring in the use of mouse models and in vitro culture systems to study cell adhesion and signaling pathways involved in tumor cell-stromal cell interactions. Biochemical, molecular genetic and cell biological techniques will also be emphasized.

Eligibility Requirements

The applicant should have a PhD and/or MD as well as peer-reviewed publications or manuscripts under review in internationally recognized journals. A strong background in biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology is also required.

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.

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