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MD Anderson Cancer Center · 22 hours ago

Instructor, Research Faculty Appointment (RFA) - Clinical Cancer Prevention

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

MD Anderson Cancer Center is a multidisciplinary department dedicated to advancing cancer prevention through research and education. They are seeking an Instructor focused on colorectal cancer research, responsible for planning and executing research projects, developing initiatives, and collaborating with teams.

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Responsibilities

Apply scientific expertise to plan, coordinate, and execute funded research projects
Develop new research initiatives to support future funding opportunities
Maintain a consistent record of publications and grant submissions
Collaborate with mentors, staff, and research teams to evaluate findings
Prepare reports and manuscripts for publication and presentation
Ensure compliance with institutional safety and research standards

Qualification

Colorectal cancer researchCancer prevention strategiesMolecular drivers of cancerResearch project managementGrant writingPublication preparationCompliance with standardsCollaboration

Required

Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D
Strong interest in colorectal cancer research, particularly in the areas of cancer prevention, cancer genetics, and early detection
Ability to apply scientific expertise to plan, coordinate, and execute funded research projects
Ability to develop new research initiatives to support future funding opportunities
Consistent record of publications and grant submissions
Ability to collaborate with mentors, staff, and research teams to evaluate findings
Ability to prepare reports and manuscripts for publication and presentation
Ensure compliance with institutional safety and research standards

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Paid time off
Retirement
Tuition benefits
Educational opportunities
Individual and team recognition

Company

MD Anderson Cancer Center

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MD Anderson Cancer Center is a cancer treatment and research institution which gives treatment, and research of all types of cancer.
dateFounded in 1994
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.mdanderson.org/

H1B Sponsorship

MD Anderson Cancer Center has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$16.2M
Key Investors
Break Through CancerGastro-Intestinal Research Foundation
2023-05-16Grant· $2.7M
2023-01-24Grant· $3.5M
2022-04-19Grant· $10M

Leadership Team

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David Tweardy
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