Postdoctoral Research Fellow

3 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research team at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The successful candidate will assist the principal investigator with clinical, translational, and basic scientific research projects, focusing on in vitro and in vivo models of colorectal cancer to understand mechanisms of drug resistance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and initiate research experiments, working independently and separately from the principal investigator.
  • Develop approaches and submit samples for RNAseq, DNAseq, spatial transcriptomics, and single-cell analysis.
  • Perform multiplex imaging experiments and analysis to evaluate tumor heterogeneity.
  • Interface with databases of tissue samples and tumor molecular data.
  • Compile, write, and submit project results for publications.
  • Collaborate with experimental and computational members of the lab.
Learning Objectives
  • Gain an understanding of the biology of colon, rectal, and anal pancreatic cancers.
  • Develop the ability to search and evaluate clinical and scientific literature.
  • Learn to form and defend hypotheses based on prior clinical or experimental data.
  • Improve the ability to effectively communicate findings in written and oral form.
  • Enhance the ability to write persuasive grant applications.
  • Learn to navigate the scientific publication process.
Eligibility Requirements

A graduate degree in medicine, science, engineering, or bioinformatics is 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 position includes paid medical benefits, group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage, as well as paid education, vacation, and sick leave.



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