Postdoctoral Fellow, Tumor Immunology & Immunotherapy

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for Tumor Immunology to study ATRX's role in immunotherapy response using mouse models and human cell lines. The project includes collaboration on CAR T cell therapy for lung cancer and other preclinical studies advancing toward clinical trials.

The role involves translational cancer research, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and potential grant contributions in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.
• Strong background in laboratory research, particularly immunological experiments using flowcytometry, animal work, and cellular/molecular biology is desired.

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans, and executes advanced translational cancer research experiments.
• Performs in vitro studies using human cancer cell lines to evaluate gene function, molecular mechanisms, and therapeutic agents.
• Conducts in vivo studies using mouse models to validate targets and treatment strategies.
• Maintains and manages cancer cell cultures and oversees mouse colony management with animal facility staff.
• Analyzes and interprets experimental data using statistical and bioinformatic approaches.
• Develops and optimizes new experimental protocols and research methodologies.
• Prepares manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and presents findings at meetings.
• Contributes to grant writing and reporting of research results.
• Assists in maintaining laboratory operations, regulatory compliance, and safety standards.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or related field

Tools

Cell culture

Mouse models

Bioinformatics basics

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for Tumor Immunology to study ATRX's role in immunotherapy response using mouse models and human cell lines. The project includes collaboration on CAR T cell therapy for lung cancer and other preclinical studies advancing toward clinical trials.

The role involves translational cancer research, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and potential grant contributions in a dynamic team environment.