Careers
Research
Research is critical to the mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Our research faculty and staff are recognized for their state of the art laboratory facilities and use of cutting edge technology. We attract and retain researchers from all over the world who are passionate in their commitment towards cancer research. They are persistent in their pursuit of eliminating and finding a cure for all forms of cancer. You can make cancer history by discovering our opportunities for professional researchers. Our research positions include: Bench Work, Human Studies, Bench Work Support, Human Studies Support and Animal Care.
MD Anderson’s history is filled with stories of physicians, scientists and others who observed a problem and worked to solve it. The results of their accomplishments have been presented at professional meetings, documented in scientific journals and poster presentations and reported by the media.
Laboratories at MD Anderson are staffed with some of the world’s finest minds performing some of the world’s most groundbreaking research. This research, both clinical and basic science, strives to develop innovative ways to predict cancer risk and detect earliest signs, to prevent cancer from developing from the pre-malignant phase, and to develop novel therapeutic methods.
Many of these new approaches to cancer treatment, for example targeted therapies, molecular markers, and molecular imaging and angiogenesis, focus on human genetics and regulating gene expression, the understanding of which are on the current cutting edge of biological knowledge. This ever-accelerating pace of ideas from laboratories to laboratories and laboratories to patients is one of the many reasons that MD Anderson Cancer Center is a productive and exciting place to work.
Job Interest Containers
Job Interest Containers assist in the application process, conveniently matching your skills to a desired position. Since our job titles may be unique to the institution, similar positions have been combined based on skills and/or qualifications. When applying to a Job Interest Container, your application will be reviewed for current and/or future positions. Within the category of Research, you will find the following Job Interest Containers.
Job Interest: Professional Research-Bench Work
Applicants with a related college degree who are seeking professional research position in a laboratory environment.
Job Interest: Professional Research–Human Studies
Applicants with a related college degree who are seeking professional research position in a clinical setting working with clinical trials or human population studies.
Job Interest: Research Support-Animal Care
Applicants with a college degree or without a college degree who are seeking a position in an animal care facility.
Job Interest: Research Support-Bench Work
Applicants with non-related college degree or without a college degree who are seeking a position that provides research support in a laboratory environment.
Job Interest: Research Support-Human Studies
Applicants with a college degree or without a college degree seeking a position that provides support for human population studies.
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