POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

The Huse laboratory seeks to understand the molecular pathogenesis of primary brain tumors and brain metastases and is particularly interested in how epigenetic and gene-regulatory mechanisms influence these disease processes. Currently we are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to engage in basic and translational research projects aimed at elucidating the epigenetic factors driving malignant glioma and brain metastasis formation. For these studies, a variety of cell line and in vivo modeling systems will be utilized, and genetic and pharmacologic approaches will be applied to perturb genes and pathways of interest. Training will also involve the application and refinement of computational workflows in the analysis of large-scale genomic/epigenomic data.

**LEARNING OBJECTIVES**

-Competency/competences in relevant laboratory techniques that will equip the postdoctoral fellow for a career path in functional genomics/epigenomics to include cell line and in vivo modeling approaches, genetic manipulation, and relevant biochemical/molecular approaches.

-Competency/excellence in relevant computational workflows for the analysis of large-scale genomic/epigenomic data.

-Refinement of written and oral communication skills through manuscript and grant submission, along with the regular delivery of oral presentations to a variety of audiences within and outside of the institution.

-Refinement of mentorship skills through supervision of junior lab members.

**ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS**

An individual holding a recent (within 3 years) PhD or equivalent doctoral (e.g. ScD, MD, DVM) in an appropriate field who is seeking a temporary appointment, under the supervision of a faculty mentor, involving full-time laboratory-based research or scholarship in preparation for an academic or research career as an independent investigator. This appointment is not part of a clinical training program. Individuals holding an MD degree or equivalent are not permitted to engage in patient care activity.

**POSITION INFORMATION**

MD Anderson follows the NIH stipend levels as outlined by the Kirchstein - NRSA (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-23-076.html) . This full-time trainee position will provide a salary between $56,484 to $68,604, dependent upon the years of postgraduate experience.

MD Anderson offers compensated trainees:

- Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for trainees who work 30 or more hours per week

- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage

- Paid Education Vacation and Sick Leave

- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs

- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans

- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program

- Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts

- Fertility benefits

- State of Texas longevity pay

- Extensive wellness, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups

**FACULTY MENTOR**

Jason Huse

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