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Postdoctoral Research Position
1 month ago
The Shang Lab within the Department of Biostatistics and Yuan Lab within the Department of Translational Molecular Pathology and at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center invite applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position. The Shang lab develops cutting-edge computational and statistical methods for genetic and genomic studies including spatial transcriptomics and single cell RNA sequencing (see publications ). The Yuan lab designs impact-driven strategies and artificial intelligence (AI) engines to accelerate the applications of AI and data science to digital pathology (see publications ). The focus of this joint project is to decipher how the immune microenvironment shapes the evolution of immune escape and drug resistance. The successful candidate will focus on developing and applying computational tools to study immune response in cancer using state-of-the-art deep learning methods and spatial omics.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develop innovative computational methods to integrate spatial transcriptomics and histopathology image data.
- Conduct analyses to identify and characterize the spectrum of immune processes in various cancer types.
- Publish and present research findings in scientific journals and conferences.
- Engage and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment, foster open communication and mutual respect, ensure productive teamwork and effective cooperation.
Qualifications:
- Recent (or soon-to-be) Ph.D. graduate with formal training in one or more of the following: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computational Pathology, Computer Science, Genomics, Genetics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Experience in genomics analysis, image analysis, machine learning, or bioinformatics, particularly in the context of biomedical and translational applications.
- Familiarity with spatial transcriptomics and histopathological image analysis is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, C++, etc.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Application Process:
- The interested candidates should send a CV to
Salary:
MD Anderson follows the NIH stipend levels as outlined by the Kirchstein – NRSA ). This full-time trainee position will provide a salary between $65,000 to $74,088, dependent upon the years of postgraduate experience.
Benefits:
MD Anderson is listed as No.1 in the U.S. News & World Report's list for cancer care and is a part of the world's largest medical center, the Texas Medical Center (TMC) in Houston, Texas. TMC is home to multiple research institutions at the forefront of cancer research. Houston boasts a highly diverse population with access with world-class restaurants, performing arts venues, and sporting events, among other attractive features of this cosmopolitan and affordable city.
MD Anderson Cancer Center provides the trainee with competitive benefits during their training, the standard benefits package includes the following (for more details, please visit ):
- Medical insurance
- 160 hours vacation and 100 hours sick leave annually (full-time fellows)
- Eligible to receive 50% of salary through MD Anderson's Reduced Paid Leave policy
- Up to 480 hours FMLA leave after fulfilling criteria
- Fitness Center membership (full-time postdoctoral fellows)
- Access to group plans for dental, vision, short- and long- term disability
- Health care and daycare spending accounts
- Enrollment in the Teacher's Retirement System
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Health and Well-Being, the Ombuds office, etc.
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