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Open Trainee Positions

Opportunities are currently available in the following areas:

Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine

Req #: 600658-0001
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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A postdoctoral fellow position is available to investigate the ion channel signaling in cancer. The work will involve multidisciplinary approaches bridging the fields of cancer biology and neurobiology.

Learning Objectives:
The trainee will be trained to perform research in ion channel physiology, cancer biology and neurobiology, write scientific reports and papers, and present research results in regular group meetings and national/international conferences.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree obtained within three years.

Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Jiusheng Yan, Ph.D.

Postdoctoral Fellow Definition:
An individual holding a recent Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate 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 M.D. degree or equivalent are not permitted to engage in patient care activity. Appointees must have recently (within three years) received a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D., and DVM) in an appropriate field.

Postdoctoral Appointment Term Limits:
MD Anderson postdoctoral appointment policy limits an individual to no more than five years in the postdoctoral title at MD Anderson, or a total of six years in postdoctoral appointments at any combination of institutions.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Req #: 600658-0002
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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Postdoctoral fellow will be directly working on RedCap and EPIC platform database collecting data for our Anesthesiology ERAS projects in gynecologic and thoracic surgery. Data collection to be used for him to prepare and write abstracts and manuscripts in this areas. Specifically involved in a future study (2020) evaluating the role of erector spinae block in opioid consumption and discharge prescriptions using liposomal bupivacaine.

Learning Objectives:

Learn new skills in research database platforms (RedCap, EPIC) and their application to Clinical Anesthesiology Research
Develop Scientific protocols, studies, collaboration and clinical research in our enhanced surgery initiatives in Thoracic, Gynecologic, Plastics and Breast oncologic surgery.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants should have a Medical Doctor Degree within 3 years.

Dates or Training Schedule:
3/1/2020 - 2/28/2021

Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Gabriel Eduardo Mena, M.D.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Biostatistics

Req #: 600567-00001
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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The Department of Biostatistics at MD Anderson Cancer Center has one post-doc position open for biostatistics methodology research and application. The main focus is research and publication. The primary focus will be joint modeling of longitudinal and survival data, dynamic prediction, and statistical learning methods for large data sets. The post-doc will work under the supervision of Dr. Kim-Anh Do on challenging and important clinical and biological projects that involve complex statistical modeling and computation.

Learning Objectives:
The postdoctora l fellow will work under the supervision of Dr Kim-Anh Do and may collaborate with other faculty in biostatistics, computer science, bioinformatics, basic science, or clinical research. The primary research focus can encompass: (i) developing and applying novel statistical and computational methods for the analysis of omics data from various sources such as·high-throughput proteomic, genomic, sequencing, tran.scriptomic, and imaging data, with particular emphasis on developing integraiive and flexible. models that incorporate both biological knowledge and empirical structures; (ii) Ass1;ss the current development of biornarker-guided design for precision medicine and develop more efficient designs where applicable. The fellow will gain experience in cutting-edge analysis of "big data" and have the opportunity to publish in high-impact statistics, biostatistics, and health research journals.

Eligibility Requirements:
We seek a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. In statistics/biostatistics/bioinformaticsor a related quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, or quantitative computational biology. Applicants must have strong training in statistics and excellent programming skills, in particular R/Matlab/Python and preferably one lower level computer language such as C or Fortran, and interest in the application of state-of-the-art statistical methods to complex data. Interest or background in computer-intensive m1;thbdology, bioinforhiatics, genomics, and proteomics is a plus. Expertise or skills in any of the following areas are desirable: analysis of high-dimensional data, data mining, and machine learning.

Dates or Training Schedule:
Estimated start March 16, 2020.

Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Kim Anh-Do, Ph.D.

Additional Application Information:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV (including three references) kimdo@mdander-son.org to: and pcunnigham@mdanderson.org. (subject line: Do-.postdoc,2020)

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Experimental Radiation Oncology

Req #: 198100-0002
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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The Radiation and Pancreatic Cancer Biology laboratory of Dr. Cullen Taniguchi at the University ofTexas at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX is looking for a postdoctoral fellow for afunded project that will investigate how to exploit mitochondrial dynamics for therapy againstpancreatic cancer. This project uses a combination of microscopy, metabolomics, cell biology, andmouse models and the successful candidate should have some experience in several of these coreskill sets. Competency with SeaHorse is helpful, but expected.

Learning Objectives:

Training and expertise in mitochondrial metabolism and mitochondrial biology
Experimental approaches to model tumor-stroma interactions
Expectations to present and publish their data in a timely fashion

Eligibility Requirements:
An individual holding a recent Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate who is seeking a temporaryappointment, under the supervision of a faculty mentor, involving full-time laboratory-basedresearch or scholarship in preparation for an academic or research career as anindependent investigator.

Dates of Training Schedule:
Starting ASAP
Weekly lab meeting
Monthly floor and departmental seminars

Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Cullen Taniguchi, M.D.

Additional application information:
We seek applicants who are self-motivated and career-oriented to join an exciting and highly interactive research team. We have track record of training the best and the brightest postdoctoral fellows who become independent group leaders in the United States and other countries. The research environment at MD Anderson is outstanding and nurturing, especially for applicants who are interested in cancer biology and translational collaborations.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Req #: 198100-0001
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Postdoctoral positions are available immediately to work in the area of DNA damage repair and cancer biology. The lab focuses on the roles of tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes in DNA repair and other signaling pathways involved in tumor initiation, progression and metastasis. The approaches we take range from mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, biochemistry to mouse genetics. We also conduct large-scale proteomic studies and gRNA screens to explore various cancer related signal transduction pathways.

Eligibility Requirements:

An individual holding a recent Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate 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.

Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Junjie Chen, Ph.D.

Additional Application Information:
An individual holding a recent Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate 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.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Req #: 19800-0003
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Postdoctoral research fellow to carry out studies in translational breast cancer research.The laboratory focuses on identifying alterations with functional significance to the development and progression of breast cancer and translating results from basic, omic and preclinical studies into improved clinical interventions for cancer patients.

A major effort is directed towards elucidating the contribution made by heterogeneity (genomic, phenotypic, spatial and compositional) in both the tumor and its microenvironment to cancer progression and response to therapy. Technologies include
single cell RNA sequencing, ATAC-Seq, and imaging mass cytometry (IMC). Experimental models include human tumor tissue, PDX models of breast cancer and engineered mouse models.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must have a recent Ph.D. (or equivalent) with experience in cancer genomics, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics or related fields. Applicants must have at least one first author publication in a high quality journal as well as a high level of written and oral communication skills in English. Experience working with mice is preferred.

Mentor Matching:
The position reports to Helen Piwnica-Worms, Ph.D.

Additional application information:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter specifying past accomplishments, a curriculum vitae, and the contact information of three references to Helen Piwnica-Worms, Ph.D., at hpiwnica-worms@mdanderson.org.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Req #: 19800-0004
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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The overarching goal of the Ma Lab is to understand the molecular mechanisms of tumor progression, metastasis, and cancer therapy resistance. Specifically, Dr. Ma's team is: (1) establishing new paradigms for RNA functions and mechanisms (non-coding RNAs, RNA epigenetics, and RNA-binding proteins) in tumor progression and metastasis; (2) screening for deubiquitinating enzymes that promote tumorigenesis, metastasis, and therapy resistance; (3) investigating novel regulators and regulations of tumor radioresistance and drug resistance; and (4) studying the role of specific developmental regulators in cancer, metabolism, and regeneration by using genetically engineered mouse models generated in Dr. Ma's lab.

Eligibility Requirements:
We consider highly motivated and creative candidates with a recently obtained Ph.D. degree and strong first-author publications. For those interested, please send a CV, three letters of recommendation, and a research statement (limalab2018@gmail.com). Duration of this posting: continuous until filled.

Mentor Matching:
The position reports to Li Ma, Ph.D.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology

Req #: 600658-0001
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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A joint postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology (GIMO) and Translational Research to Advance Therapeutics and Innovation in Oncology (TRACTION) Platform to conduct research in cancer biology of intestinal adenocarcinomas. This position is responsible for characterizing the preclinical biology of minimal residual disease (MRD) in colorectal cancer. Projects will include the development use and characterization of minimal residual disease mouse models that represent micrometastases, their evolution, and drug resistance. Clonal evolution and immune infiltration will be examined using CRISPR barcoding approaches, single cell RNAseq, FACS and multiplex immunofluorescence. These studies include modeling and connections to clinical efforts involving MRD identified by circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA).

Learning Objectives:
Learning objectives are to better understand colorectal cancer tumor heterogeneity and evolution in response to therapy. Plan and perform research project using molecular biology techniques, such as cloning, transfection, site-directed mutagenesis assay, allelic expression assay, CRISPR driven cell barcoding, flow cytometry single cell RNAseq and ctDNA analysis. Generate or learn to generate animal transgene expression and targeting constructs, including those using Cre/lox and CRISPR technologies Evaluate targeted drugs key molecular targets in minimal residual disease as part of a drug development program. Examine the molecular and cellular evolution in colorectal cancer development by single cell RNAseq.

Eligibility Requirements:
M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree in the following areas: Biochemistry, Cellular and/or Molecular Biology.

Mentor Matching:
This position interfaces between Scott Kopetz, M.D., Ph.D., and David Menter, Ph.D., in GIMO and Timothy Heffernan, Ph.D., in TRACTION to identify and characterize minimal residual disease biology along with subtype specific targets and agents.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Immunology

Req #: 206100 -0001
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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A postdoctoral fellow position is available in Department of Immunology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX. Our research is to understand the molecular basis of T cell mediated immune responses, and how abnormal immune regulation leads to immunodeficiency, autoimmunity and cancer. Autoimmunity and inflammation mouse models include experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), colitis, and lung airway inflammation; tumor immunity models include T cell-mediated immune responses against transplanted melanoma, chemical induced sarcoma, and lung cancer.

Learning Objectives:

The recruiting postdoctoral fellow will conduct research in the following projects: 1. The molecular mechanisms of T cell activation and tolerance; 2. The signaling and transcriptional mechanisms underlying T helper cell differentiation and function. Mentor’s main research goal is to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms that control the development and progress of autoimmunity, inflammation and cancer, with particular emphasis on the signaling and transcriptional mechanisms underlying T helper cell development and T cell mediated immune responses.

Eligibility Requirements:
Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. degree or in the process of completing Ph.D. training and a solid background in Immunology, with preferred hand-on experience in flow cytometry, molecular techniques, and mouse models of autoimmunity and/or anti-tumor immunity.

Dates of Training Schedule:
Position is opened from January 1st 2020. Training schedule: 40 hours per week.

Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Roza Nurieva, Ph.D.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Req #: 206100-0002
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A postdoctoral position is available to investigate roles for innate immune populations in cancer. Applications from Ph.D.-level scientists with experience in tumor biology and immunology are encouraged to apply. We are seeking candidates with a fundamental understanding of the immune system, with goals to translate this knowledge to clinical approaches for cancer treatment.

Learning Objectives:
The successful applicant will be expected to achieve in-depth understanding of cancer immunology mouse models, molecular immunology, working with human specimens, and cancer vaccines.

Eligibility Requirements:
Ph.D. in Immunology or a related biomedical discipline.

Dates of Training Schedule:
Anticipated start date is in March 2020.

Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Stephanie Watowich, Ph.D.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Req #: 206100-00003
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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Learning Objectives:
The focus of the research project is on characterizing novel regulators of T cell activation, metabolic reprogramming, and effector functions in mouse models of autoimmune diseases and anti-tumor immunity. Other areas of research in the lab include the dissection of signaling network in innate immune cells (dendritic cells and macrophages) that regulates inflammation, tumor microenvironment, and T cell functions. For more information, please check our recent publications in the website http://faculty.mdanderson.org/Shao-Cong_Sun/.

Eligibility Requirements:
Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. degree or in the process of completing Ph.D. training and a solid background in Immunology and signal transduction, with hand-on experience in flow cytometry, molecular techniques, and mouse models of autoimmunity and/or anti-tumor immunity.

Dates of Training Schedule:
The positions are immediately available.

Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Shao-Cong Sun, Ph.D.

Additional Application Information:
Successful candidates will join a collegial and highly interactive team and enjoy the stimulating environment of UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. The Department of Immunology, led by Nobel Laureate James Allison, conducts cutting-edge research in different areas of Immunology. Dr. Sun’s laboratory has a long history of success in research and postdoctoral training. Send curriculum vitae and names of three references to: Dr. Shao-Cong Sun, Department of Immunology, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77054. E-mail: ssun@mdanderson.org.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Infectious Diseases

Institute for Applied Cancer Science

Req #: 600140-0001
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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The postdoctoral fellow will be embedded within the Structural Chemistry group in the Institute for Applied Cancer Science, part of the Therapeutics Discovery Division. The position is designed to provide the experience needed to operate as a key member of a drug discovery project team at the program's conclusion. The fellow will perform and analyze calculations, and attend and present results at project team meetings.

Learning Objectives:

The postdoctoral fellow will learn how to a) provide computational chemistry support to drug discovery project teams, b) design novel molecules using structure and ligand-based techniques, c) interface with structural biologists and medicinal chemists, d) communicate insights from molecular modeling to a diverse team of scientists, and e) perform independent computational research aimed at improving design of novel molecules.

Eligibility Requirements:
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics, Theoretical/Computational Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Dates of Training Schedule:
1 year, with extension to 3 years possible

Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Jason Cross, Ph.D.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Req #: 600140-0002
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The postdoctoral fellow will be embedded within the Structural Biology group in the Institute for Applied Cancer Science, part of the Therapeutics Discovery Division. The position is designed to provide the experience needed to operate as a key member of a drug discovery project team at the program's conclusion. The fellow will perform biophysical experiments (X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM), and attend and present results at project team meetings.

Learning Objectives:
The postdoctoral fellow will learn how to a) express and purify high quality protein for use in biophysical and structural biology experiments, b) collect crystallographic datasets at a national lab and fully analyze to produce structural models, c) generate grids, collect data, and solve structures using cryo-EM, d) interface with computational and medicinal chemists, and e) communicate structural biology insights to a diverse team of scientists.

Eligibility Requirements:
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics, Biology, or a related discipline.

Dates or Training Schedule:
1 year, with extension to 3 years possible

Mentor Matching:
The position reports to Dr. Paul Leonard.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

lnvestigational Cancer Therapeutics

Req #: 600850-001
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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The postdoc will be involved in pre-clinical studies and correlation studies for clinical trials. The postdoc will be involved in image analysis and evaluation of biomarkers that are e.g.
involved in response or resistance mechanism. Different methods will be used for biomarker evaluation such as e.g. immunohistochemistry (IHC) or immunofluorescence. The post-doc will be involved in evaluating as well standard stains such as H&E and assess e.g. tumor content, necrosis, etc. Additionally, the post-doc will help with additional task that might occur.

Our laboratory is focused on new predictive and prognostic biomarkers with emphasis in antibody-based therapies, immuno-oncology and pre-clinical studies.

Learning Objectives:

The postdoc should get a general idea of phase I clinical trials, learn about cancer
pathways and possible biomarkers in pathways our lab is involved in. The postdoc should learn how to use image software. Additionally, the post-doc should learn how to chose an antibody suitable for IHC analysis.

Eligibility Requirements:
The postdoc should be an MD or OMV (doctor of veterinary Medicine) with a minimum of one year experience in diagnostic pathology (human or veterinary medicine).

Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Funda Meric-Bernstam, M.D.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Leukemia

Req #: 600411-0001
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for characterization of breast cancer stem cell subpopulation through combinatorial studies of metabolomics, gene expression, and protein expression. Identifying novel susceptible metabolic pathways in drug-resistant breast cancer cells and stem-like cells. Collaborating with related investigators in an interdisciplinary research project that involves basic cell culture, flow cytometry/sorting, metabolic assays, mass cytometry, DNA/RNA sequencing/analysis, and the use of immuno-deficient mouse models. Presenting relevant scientific findings at project meetings, National and international conferences, and via publication in top-tier scientific publications.

Learning Objectives:
The potential candidate is expected to quickly learn various tissue culture techniques, stem cell functional assays, metabolic assays that we routinely use in our laboratory. Also, we have several animal models including patient-derived xenografts that need to be maintained and used for translational research. A thorough understanding of cancer metabolism and the biology of mitochondria is appreciated.

Eligibility Requirements:
Ph.D. degree in a life science (cellular or molecular biology). Research experience and an excellent knowledge-base in biochemical, metabolic, and signaling process as they relate to cancer. Experience in breast cancer, molecular cloning, the quantitative measurement of RNA expression, flow cytometry, metabolomics, big data analysis, and/or the use of animal models would be a plus. The applicant should enjoy providing a training role for students and other coworkers, and should be open to scientific collaboration within a large research group. The candidate should possess excellent written and spoken (English) communication skills.

Dates of Training Schedule:
December 2019 through November 2020

Mentor Matching:
Lokesh Venkata Battula, Ph.D.
Michael Andreeff, MD, Ph.D.
Naoto T. Ueno, M.D.

Additional Application Information:
Please submit curriculum vitae to Dr. Venkata Lokesh Battula at Vistula@mdanderson.org.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Melanoma Medical Oncology

Req #: 600300-00001
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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The focus of our lab is dissecting the role of host factors on anti-tumor immunity and melanoma biology. Candidates will work with a multidisciplinary research team involving clinicians, biologists, epidemiologists, and bioinformaticians and under the direct supervision of Dr. Jennifer McQuade, Assistant Professor, Melanoma Medical Oncology.

This position will include focused studies on the role of diet, obesity, and gender on melanoma biology and anti-tumor immune response. Unique resources include one of the largest repositories of annotated melanoma biospecimens in the world, resources such as patient-derived tumor cell lines with matched autologous tumor infiltrating lymphocytes, and metabolic phenotyping systems.

Eligibility Requirements:
The ideal candidate will be proficient in flow cytometry and basic immunology and molecular biology techniques (cell culture, assessment of growth inhibition and apoptosis, western blotting, immunohistochemistry, DNA/RNA/protein isolation). Candidates should be enthusiastic about collaborative and interdisciplinary research, as well as self-motivated and independent.

Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Jennifer McQuade, M.D.

Additional Application Information:
Requesting CV, Cover letter, 3 references and contact information

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Molecular & Cellular Oncology

Req #: 127800-0001
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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Postdoctoral positions are immediately available in Dr. Laura Beretta's Laboratory, Department of Molecular and Cellular Oncology. Since 1980, the incidence of liver cancer has tripled worldwide and is on the rise in the United States. The overall survival rate of liver cancer is poor as most patients are diagnosed late and limited therapeutic options are available. A successful candidate will be part of a major translational research effort integrating a diverse array of molecular profiles from genomics to metabolomics to identify novel targets for therapy, prevention and diagnosis, and their validation through preclinical models of liver cancer and patient cohorts.

Eligibility Requirements:
A highly-motivated individual with Ph.D. in molecular and cell biology, biochemistry or bioinformatics to work on projects related to liver cancer treatment, diagnosis or prevention. The candidate should have demonstrated competence and experience through publications in internationally recognized journals. Candidates must be enthusiastic, self- motivated, dedicated to science and problem solving, with organizational skills and effective at working independently and leading projects, while also collaborating and assisting the team in its collective research goals.

Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Dr. Laura Beretta.

Additional application information:
Technical expertise in standard basic molecular and cellular techniques including DNA and RNA analysis, cell culture, and ability to analyze large datasets. Experience with cancer mouse models or in liver biology is preferred. Preference will be given for the candidates with prior experience in the field of Hepatology. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

127800-0002

Req #: 127800-0002
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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Drs. Liuqing Yang and Chunru Lin, from the Department of Molecular & Cellular Oncology, are interested in the functional role of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in cancer and genetic disease. The laboratory is also investigating the functional importance of long noncoding RNAs in metabolic disorders and has been developed CRISPR/Cas9-mediated lncRNA editing/knockout/knockin mouse models, and transgenic mouse models. The newest projects will study lncRNAs' functional roles in the development of breast/pancreatic/lung cancer, and metabolic dis orders.

Eligibility Requirements:
1. PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field; 2. Outstanding publication record; 3. Strong previous experience in biochemistry; 4. Prior experience in RNA biology is preferred; 5. Prior experience in genetic mouse models is preferred; 6. Excellent communication with a focus on teamwork is required.

Mentor Matching:
The position reports to Dr. Chunru Lin.

Additional application information:
Responsibilities: Use cutting-edge methods to seek novel therapy targets for human cancers and metabolic disorders; 2. Be responsible for the design and execution of experimental work, data analysis and their written records; 3. Attend and present at internal and international meetings; 4, Be expected to publish data in top scientific journals

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Radiation Oncology

Req #: 600661-0001
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the department of Radiation Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Chung's lab major research focus is to utilize advanced medical imaging tools to measure and predict response and toxicity to treatment with novel systemic agents and high precision radiotherapy. In addition, the lab is working on the standardization of collection and nomenclature of images to facilitate meaningful measurement and interpretation of imaqinq biomarkers across departments and institutions.

Learning Objectives:
The postdoctoral fellow will develop quantitative imaging processing and analysis approaches in order to identify key imaging parameters that can be utilized as imaging biomarkers and to guide adaptive radiotherapy approaches. In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will also assist in leadership and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.

Eligibility Requirements:
Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree with less than 2 years of postdoctoral experience, at least one first author publication, as well as a high level of written and oral communication skills in English. Ph.D. in Physics, Medical Physics, Computer Science or related fields

Dates of Training Schedule:
Start as soon as possible

Mentor Matching:
Dr. Caroline Chung is a practicing central nervous system radiation oncologist with a translational research career focused on imaging biomarkers to guide personalized cancer therapy.

Additional application information:
Skills
Experience with Python
Experience working in a Linux environment Experience with quantitative image analysis Experience with data analytics
Experience with Monte Carlo and CUDA is a plus

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Req #: 600661-0003
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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Postdoctoral positions are available immediately to work in the area of endoplasmic reticulum stress/unfolded protein response and cancer biology. Candidates should possess mastery of basic knowledge and techniques in molecular & cell biology, biochemistry, and mouse genetics. Knowledge and hands-on experience in immunology research is desirable. The candidate should also be highly motivated in learning new techniques and independent thinking. Compensation will adhere to institutional and NIH postdoc guidelines.

Learning Objectives:

Use cutting-edge methods to delineate cancer-promoting cellular & molecular mechanisms and seek novel cancer therapy targets
Be responsible for the design and execution of experimental work, data analysis and their written records
Attend and present at internal and external meetings
Publish data in top scientific journals

Eligibility Requirements:

PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field obtained within three years.
Outstanding publication record.
Prior experience in in vitro & in vivo pharmacological studies is preferred.
Prior experience in in vitro & in vivo immunological assays and flow cytometry analysis is a plus.
Prior experience in genetic mouse models is a plus.
Basic skills in data analysis using e.g. Excel and GraphPad Prism is required.
Excellent communication with a focus on teamwork is required.

Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Albert Koong, M.D., Ph.D.

Additional application information:

The major focus of our laboratory is to investigate tumor microenvironment-regulated signaling pathways that contribute to tumor progression and resistance to anti-cancer therapy. Our laboratory has shown that the IRE1alpha-XBP1 pathway, a key component of the unfolded protein response (UPR), was activated by stress signals in the tumor microenvironment, such as hypoxia. Since identifying IRE1alpha-XBP1 as a potential therapeutic target in cancer, our laboratory has completed a high throughput small molecule screen of >120,000 compounds for inhibitors of this pathway and identified classes of compounds that selectively inhibit the endoribonuclease activity of IRE1alpha and demonstrate potent anti-cancer activity (Papandreou et al., Blood 2010; Jiang et al., Mol Cancer Ther 2016). To further accelerate the preclinical evaluation of other compounds targeting this pathway, we also developed an XBP1-luciferase transgenic mouse in which luciferase activity is detectable only when XBP1 is activated (Spiotto et al., Cancer Res 2009). In addition, the laboratory has completed a genome wide siRNA screen to identify other genes that are required for the activation of IRE1alpha (Yang et al., Mol Cancer Res 2017). Studies investigating the mechanisms of IRE1alpha activation will lead to the development of novel cancer therapeutics targeting this pathway. More recently, our laboratory has developed several computational biology methods of analyzing the drug screening data to improve the efficiency of drug discovery (Jiang et al. Jiang et al., Mol Cancer Ther 2016; Alagappan et al. Adv Exp Med Biol 2016), as well as novel application of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning approaches in drug discovery (Yuan et al. J Chem Inf Model 2017).

Our ongoing research projects include:

(1) Studying the role of IRE1alpha/XBP1 in tumor progression and chemo-/radio-resistance, using in vitro cell culture and organoid systems as well as in vivo xenograft and genetically modified mouse tumor models.
(2) Investigating the role of IRE1alpha/XBP1 in regulating proliferation and DNA damage response pathway.
(3) Developing biomarkers that may be used to guide therapeutic decisions in pancreatic cancer (Danai et al., Nature 2018; Qian et al., JAMA Oncol 2018).

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Radiation Physics

Req #: 600662-0003
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Departments of Experimental Radiation Oncology and Radiation Physics to perform research in radiation induced immune activation. In particular, the postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for examining the use of different types of radiation, including photons and photons, in combination with DNA repair defects and immunotherapy to induce a systemic anti-tumor immune response.

Learning Objectives:
To understand how radiation in combination with DNA repair defects, DNA repair inhibiting drugs, and immunotherapy can activate a systemic anti-tumor immune response. The postdoctoral fellow will learn concepts of radiotherapy, genomic biomarkers of radiation response, DNA repair, bioinformatics techniques and wet lab techniques.

Eligibility Requirements:
Ideal candidates should have finished their Ph.D. and/or M.D. degrees in radiobiology, immunology, biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, bioinformatics or similar research fields. Experience working with immunology, radiobiology or small animal manipulation is important. Good verbal and written communication skills are also important. The individuals are expected to work within a large group of motivated interdisciplinary researchers.

Dates of Training Schedule:
Positon is immediately available. MD Anderson postdoctoral appointment policy limits an individual to no more than five years in the postdoctoral title at MD Anderson, or a total of six years in postdoctoral appointments at any combination of institutions.

Mentor Matching:

The postdoctoral fellow will be mentored by Simona Shaitelman, M.D., and Gabriel Sawakuchi, Ph.D. to identify combination strategies to activate anti-tumor systemic responses.

Additional application information:
Visit Dr. Sawakuchi and Shaitelman's webpage for more information about their lab and research.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Req #: 600662-0001
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Departments of Radiation Physics and Experimental Radiation Oncology to perform research in genomic biomarkers of radiation response. In particular, the postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for developing a bioinformatics pipeline to analyze cancer cell line and patient data from treatments with photon and proton therapies.

Learning Objectives:

To understand genomic biomarkers of radiation response. The postdoctoral fellow will learn concepts of radiotherapy, genomic biomarkers of radiation response, DNA repair, bioinformatics techniques and wet lab techniques.

Eligibility Requirements:

Ideal candidates should have finished their Ph.D. and/or M.D. degrees in radiobiology, bioinformatics, biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, bioinformatics or similar research fields. Experience working with bioinformatics, radiobiology or small animal manipulation is important. Good verbal and written communication skills are also important. The individuals are expected to work within a large group of motivated interdisciplinary researchers.

Dates or Training Schedule:

Positon is immediately available. MD Anderson postdoctoral appointment policy limits an individual to no more than five years in the postdoctoral title at MD Anderson, or a total of six years in postdoctoral appointments at any combination of institutions.

Mentor Matching:
The postdoctoral fellow will be mentored by Gabriel Sawakuchi, Ph.D. and Simona Shaitelman, M.D., to identify genomic biomarkers of radiation response.

Dates or Training Schedule:

Additional Application Information:
Visit Dr. Sawakuchi and Shaitelman's webpage for more information about their lab and research.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Req #: 600662-0002
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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A postdoctoral fellowship position is immediately available in the department of Radiation Physics to conduct research in application of Case-Based Reasoning to Radiation Therapy Treatment planning.

Learning Objectives:
The learning objectives are to evaluate the efficacy and application of Case Based Reasoning approach to Radiation Therapy treatment planning and to explore its limitations and strength.

Eligibility Requirements:
Ph.D. degree in the following areas: Medical Physics and/or Computer Science

Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Mohammad R. Salehpour, Ph.D.

Additional Application Information:
Desired experiences: Radiation Treatment Planning, Python and C++, Artificial Intelligence and Fuzzy Logic programming

Postdoctoral Appointment Term Limits:
MD Anderson postdoctoral appointment policy limits an individual to no more than five years in the postdoctoral title at MD Anderson, or a total of six years in postdoctoral appointments at any combination of institutions.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

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Req #: 600662-0004
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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Learning Objectives:
The learning objectives are to develop and evaluate the performance of a novel automated treatment planning solution for a new treatment unit.

Eligibility Requirements:
Ph.D. degree in the following areas: Medical Physics or Nuclear Engineering

Mentor Matching:
The position reports to Laurence Court, Ph.D., and Carlos Cardenas, Ph.D.

Additional application information:
Desired experiences: Radiation Treatment Planning, Python, and Artificial Intelligence.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Symptom Research

Req #: 600659-0001
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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The Laboratory of Neuroimmunology focuses her basic and translational research on exploring the mechanisms and treatment of the neurotoxic effects of cancer treatment.

Learning Objectives:
Applicants will gain experience of preclinical research methods, with an emphasis on understanding behavioral testing in murine models of cancer and treatment-related neurotoxicities. They will become proficient with basic biochemical techniques employed in preclinical neuroimmunology research and develop advanced skills in the organization, presentation, and analysis of data.

Eligibility Requirements:
We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher with a strong background in Molecular Neuroscience to study the molecular and cellular damage to the brain as a result of cancer treatment and the neuroregenerative effects of cell therapy in the repair of structural and functional brain damage in mouse models. Experience with (single cell) RNA sequencing, mass cytometry, molecular cloning techniques, biochemistry, cell culture, confocal microscopy, and rodent behavior would be of great value for the research.

Mentor Matching:
The position reports to Cobi Heijnen, Ph.D.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Req #: 600659-0002
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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We are searching for a post-doctoral researcher to join the MD Anderson Center for Integrated Systems for Patient-Reported Data in Cancer Care. The mission of the Center is to enhance cancer care and research by engineering, implementing, and evaluating computational tools to assess and report patient data. Concretely, the Center aims to solve two related problems. Firstly, that patient reported-outcomes are useful but are not routinely used in cancer care; and secondly, that the quality of patient-reported data could be dramatically improved by leveraging modern technologies, including psychometrics and machine learning.

The successful applicant will have the opportunities to use both their problem-solving skills to help enhance patient-reported outcomes in routine clinical care and their analytical skills to create new data-driven discoveries from patient data.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Research Activity
Statistical programming using R (primarily}, Python, SAS, or STATA (occasionally}. Data preparation, cleaning, and manipulation with R (e.g., TidyVerse).
Self-directed learning of new programming or statistical techniques (e.g., using stackoverflow).
Expert knowledge and nascent history of publication in either psychometrics, computational social science, or machine
Developing proposals for grant-funded research. Developing research protocols and IRB submissions. Present results in departmental meetings.
Engage with collaborators at MD Anderson and around the world. Present work at international and national meetings.
Lead the preparation, submission, and revision of manuscripts for publication.

Learning Objectives:
Applicants will be supported to develop new skills in strategic areas relating to patient-reported data. They will develop technical skills in data science, statistics, and machine learning. Full support will be given to the candidate to develop a strong academic career.

Eligibility Requirements:
Doctoral degree in which they have gained demonstrable experience with techniques relevant to the INSPiRED Cancer Care mission which may include any combination of data science and machine learning, psychometrics, epidemiology, or computational linguistics.

Applicants will be comfortable working with R and RStudio and will be motivated to constantly develop their skills with self-directed training. Frequent one-to-one supervision will be available for technical aspects of work as well as early-career strategy and planning.

Mentor Matching:
The position reports to Christopher Gibbons, Ph.D.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Req #: 600659-0003
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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The Laboratories of Neuroimmunology consist of the research teams of five collaborating Principal Investigators who aim at understanding chronic pain, cognitive deficits and fatigue in response to cancer treatment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Postdoctoral Researcher to study how Fe gamma antibody receptors activate astrocytes and the consequences of this new activation pathway for neuropathic pain. Investigations will be performed using primary astrocytes in vitro and rat models of neuropathic pain. Experience in working with rodents and a background in pain or immunology is preferred. The position is funded by a Department of Defense grant and is available immediately. We highly value innovation, learning. hard work, creativity and an interactive, respectful and fun atmosphere. The post-doctoral fellow will work under direct supervision of the principal investigator on this Department of Defense-funded project.

If you are interested in helping to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms of pain and developing novel interventions to help improve the quality of life for people suffering from chronic pain in an internationally-renowned, well-funded group of scientists using a highly integrated and interdisciplinary approach in the number one cancer center in the USA, we are the perfect environment for you!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Research Activity

Primary astrocyte isolations and culture
Live cell imaging
Luciferase assays and immunoassays
CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing in vitro and in vivo
Nerve injury surgery
lntrathecal drug treatments in vivo
Behavioral assays of pain in rats
Collect and process ex vivo biological samples including brain and spinal cord lmmunohistochemistry and microscopy studies on cells and nervous system tissues
Western blotting and qPCR
Present results in departmental and national meetings
Prepare and write manuscripts for publication.

.lnterpersonal Skills, Communication, Learning Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills, Good problem-solving abilities
Communication with faculty and staff within and outside the laboratory, Ability to work with others in a highly collaborative manner.

Other

Responsible for monitoring laboratory equipment and implementing safety procedures.
Strong interest in basic and translational research
Supervision of 1-2 research assistants

Learning Objectives:
Applicants will gain experience of preclinical research methods, with an emphasis on understanding behavioral testing in models of neuropathic pain. They will become proficient with basic biochemical techniques employed in preclinical neuroimmunology research and develop advanced skills in the organization, presentation, and analysis of data.

Eligibility Requirements:
We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher with a strong background in Molecular Neuroscience to study the molecular and cellular consequences of peripheral nerve injury in mouse models. Experience with (single cell) RNA sequencing, mass cytometry, molecular cloning techniques, biochemistry, cell culture, confocal microscopy, and rodent behavior would be of great value for the research.

Mentor Matching:
The position reports to Peter Grace, Ph.D.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Req #: 600659-0004
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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A position is open for a post-doctoral researcher with a strong background in neuroscience to join the Neuroimmunology lab at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Applicants should hold (or soon receive) a Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related discipline. The research project will study the ability of immune system-targeted nanotherapies to alleviate pain in rodent models of neuropathy. Experience working with rodents and a background in neuroscience, pain research and/or immunology is preferred. The position is available July 1, 2020.

Research Activity:

lmmunohistochemistry and microscopy studies on nervous system and other tissues. Behavioral assays of physical activity and pain in mice.
Work with genetically modified mice.
Live-cell imaging of neuronal/immune cell physiology.
Isolate and run biochemical experiments on protein & RNA isolated from mouse tissues.
Perform pharmacological manipulations in vivo. Prepare and write manuscripts for publication.

Learning Objectives:
Applicants should have some experience with some of these techniques, but training will be provided in immunohistochemistry and microscopy studies on nervous system and other tissues, behavioral assays of physical activity and pain in mice and rats, live-cell imaging of neuronal/immune cell physiology, and preparing and writing manuscripts for publication.

Applicants will become proficient with biochemical techniques and develop advanced skills in the organization, presentation, and analysis of data.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants should hold (or soon receive) a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related discipline. Experience with rodent behavioral testing is preferred but not required. Successful applicants should be highly self-motivated, have outstanding experimental skills, and be able to think independently but also work well in a team.

Mentor Matching:
The position reports to Dr. Andrew Shepherd.

Additional Application Information:
3 letters of Recommendation needed.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Req #: 600659-0005
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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A position is open for a post-doctoral researcher with a strong background in behavioral neuroscience and neuroimmunology to join the Neuroimmunology lab at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Applicants should hold (or soon receive) a Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related discipline. The research project will study the role of inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction in depression and fatigue using animal models of inflammation and cancer. Experience working with rodents and a background in neuroscience, behavior and neuroimmunology is preferred. The position is available May 1, 2020.

Research Activity:

lmmunohistochemistry and microscopy studies on brain and other tissues.
Behavioral assays of fatigue and motivated behavior.
Work with genetically modified mice.
Live-cell imaging of neuronal/immune cell physiology.
Isolate and run biochemical experiments on protein & RNA isolated from mouse tissues.
Perform pharmacological manipulations in vivo.
Prepare and write manuscripts for publication.

Learning Objectives:
Applicants should have some experience with neurobehavioral studies in mice, but training will be provided in immunohistochemistry and microscopy studies on nervous system and other tissues, live-cell imaging of neuronal/ immune cell physiology, and preparing and writing manuscripts for publication.

Applicants will become proficient with advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques and develop skills in the organization, presentation, and analysis of data.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants should hold (or soon receive) a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience or a related discipline. Experience with rodent behavioral testing is required. Successful applicants should be highly self-motivated, have outstanding experimental skills, and be able to think independently but also work well in a team.

Mentor Matching:
The position reports to Dr. Robert Dantzer.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology

Req #: 600657-0002
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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Learning Objectives:

Planning and development of experimental studies testing novel immune-based therapies (T cell therapies and/or immune checkpoint inhibitors administered alone or in combination with other cancer therapies) in preclinical murine models of lung cancer.
Analysis and interpretation of the results of in vivo and in vitro experimental studies using murine models of lung cancer and lung cancer cell lines, respectively.
Integration of findings of experimental studies into multiple peer reviewed manuscripts as first and author and as co-author in collaboration with other trainees/collaborators.

Eligibility Requirements:
Qualified postdoctoral candidates should hold a doctorate degree and have strong background training in one or more of the following areas: biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, cancer biology, tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy. Experience with murine models of cancer and an ability to analyze data derived from in vivo studies is strongly preferred. Expertise in performing flow cytometry on tissue-derived cell suspensions (human and murine tumor tissues), analyzing independently and interpreting data from flow cytometry studies is highly desired. Expertise in any of the following fields is advantageous: oncogenic signaling pathways, biomarkers of response and resistance to cancer therapies (targeted therapies, antiangiogenic therapies and immune-based therapies), cancer metabolism, and immuno-genomics. Highly motivated postdoctoral fellows who are self-starters and have critical thinking ability are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have good technical skills a strong work ethic and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Dates of Training Schedule:
Expected starting date: 1/2020
Expected training time: 3 to 5 years

Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Tina Cascone, M.D., Ph.D.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Req #: 600657 - 0001
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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A postdoctoral position is available to study novel therapeutic targets and molecular mechanisms associated with therapeutic resistance in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) in the laboratory of Lauren Averett Byers, M.D. at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. The lab is largely interested using high-throughput proteomic screening to discover and validate potential drug targets and biomarkers of therapeutic resistance in SCLC. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and provide three professional references.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Enthusiastic, highly self-motivated candidate, with the ability to function independently and as part of an interactive team
A strong background in cell signaling, molecular biology, and immunology/immunotherapy.
Experience in flow cytometry is preferred
Dedication to basic research, a true “drive”, is important
Prior experience with studies involving mice is preferred
Command of written and spoken English language

Eligibility Requirements:
Applications are invited from qualified individuals, interested in working in a translational research lab, with a Ph.D. and/or M.D.. Preferred candidate should have less than 2 years of prior postdoctoral experience with background in cancer biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or molecular biology and be highly motivated to pursue a career in biomedical research.

Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Lauren A. Byers, M.D.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Translational Molecular Pathology

Req #: 149100-002
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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We are looking for a motived and passionate postdoctoral fellow to join our laboratory focused on brain tumor research. We focus on glioblastoma (GBM), one of the most recalcitrant cancers with a median survival of only 12-15 months. Unlike other cancers, targeted therapies or "personalized medicine" approaches as well as immunotherapies have failed to improve outcome in GBM and therefore novel strategies are urgently needed to combat this disease. Our laboratory takes multipronged approaches to address these areas of unmet need for brain tumors. The research in the lab will aims to 1) Understand transcriptional regulation, epigenetics and cell fate in gliomagenesis; 2) Elucidate the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment in GBM; and 3) Utilize liquid biopsy approaches for longitudinal monitoring of tumor burden in GBM. The current position will focus on studying transcription factors, chromatin remodeling and cell fate control in GBM using cancer stem cell as well as genetically engineered mouse models.

Learning Objectives:

To understand the biology of brain tumors at the cellular and molecular level
To elucidate mechanisms underlying tumor progression in brain cancer with a a focus on transcription factors
To be able to translate discoveries to the clinic
To be able to present findings in institutional and national meetings

Eligibility Requirements:
An individual with a Ph.D. from a reputed University/Institute within two years of graduation is eligible. At least one first author publication in a peer reviewed journal stemming from Ph.D. studies is required. A background in epigenetics, chromatin biology and/or molecular biology is highly desirable.

Dates of Training Schedule:
02/03/2020-02/02/2021

Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Dr. Krishna Bhat.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Req #: 149100-003
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
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The trainee will conduct research that entails characterizing various models of pancreatic cancer. This goal will be achieved by a combination of gene expression profiling and gene knock out technologies that are available specifically while at Dr. Maitra's Lab at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Learning Objectives:

The trainee will participate in translational research and develop knowledge of basic science techniques, prepare grant proposals, interpret scientific data and write scientific papers. Trainee will develop skills in communication with collaborators, and present abstracts, posters, manuscripts of scientific data.

Eligibility Requirements:
An individual holding a recent (within three years) Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.) 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 M.D. degree or equivalent are not permitted to engage in patient care activity.

Mentor Matching:
This position reports to Dr. Anirban Maitra.

Additional application information:
Visit the Translational Molecular Pathology page for more information.

Stipend Policy:
Stipend support will follow the NIH NRSA level for the appropriate PGY.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

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