Join Our Lab

Ph.D. Students and Postdoctoral Fellows

The Zhang Laboratory welcomes highly motivated Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows interested in lung cancer biology, tumor evolution, immunology, and cancer prevention and interception. Our research integrates genomic, single-cell, spatial and computational approaches with experimental models and clinical studies to understand lung cancer development and translate discoveries into strategies for cancer prevention and treatment.

We are currently seeking postdoctoral fellows with expertise in either computational/bioinformatics research or experimental/wet-lab cancer research.

For computational/bioinformatics candidates, we are particularly interested in individuals with experience analyzing high-throughput sequencing data, including single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and spatial transcriptomic data. Experience in cancer genomics, multi-omics integration, tumor immunology or analysis of the tumor microenvironment is highly desirable. Candidates should have demonstrated ability to independently analyze and interpret large-scale genomic datasets, with proficiency in R and/or Python strongly preferred.

For experimental/wet-lab candidates, we are particularly interested in individuals with strong training in basic and/or translational cancer research and substantial experience with mouse models of cancer. Experience in cancer biology, molecular and cellular biology, tumor immunology, and characterization of the tumor microenvironment is highly desirable. Experience with single-cell, spatial or other high-throughput profiling technologies is a plus.

Prospective Ph.D. students interested in research opportunities or laboratory rotations are also encouraged to contact us.

If you are interested in joining our team, please send a current CV or resume to ZWei@MDAnderson.org and JZhang20@MDAnderson.org.

What We Offer:

We offer opportunities to work on meaningful projects at the forefront of cancer research using cutting-edge experimental, genomic, single-cell, spatial and computational approaches. Successful candidates will join a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary team and have opportunities to work closely with leading oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, immunologists, computational biologists and biostatisticians. We are committed to providing a supportive and collegial research environment, strong mentorship and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

About UT MD Anderson:

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s leading institutions for cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. Located within the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical complex, MD Anderson provides an exceptional environment for multidisciplinary and translational cancer research, with extensive research resources, cutting-edge technologies and outstanding training and career development opportunities.