Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC · 6 days ago
Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Biology
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$64K/yr - $76K/yrThe Komen Graduate Training Program at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Biology to conduct high-impact lab-based research. The role focuses on examining immune escape mechanisms in cancers and identifying novel targets for immunotherapy, while also participating in academic activities and publishing research findings.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Conduct high-impact lab-based research focused on examining the molecular mechanism regulating the immune escape mechanisms of initiating cancers and identify novel targets to improve immunoprevention and immunotherapy
Integrate a rich repertoire of technologies, including biochemistry, flow cytometry, next-generation sequencing, single-cell immune profiling, spatial transcriptomics, and transgenic modeling, to evaluate the mechanisms underpinning immune tolerance of cancers
Participate in departmental academic activities and present at research meetings locally, nationally, and internationally
Submit research findings for publication in high-impact peer-reviewed scientific journals and assist future grant applications
Qualification
Required
Qualified candidate should hold a recent PhD (including PhD candidates) or equivalent doctorate degree with a strong background in one or more of the following areas: Immunology, genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, cancer biology, or biochemistry
Proven track record of publications
Excellent written and oral communication skills
The appointee recently (within three years) completed their education (doctorate) or completed previous postdoctoral experience or graduate medical education
The appointment is temporary
The appointment involves substantial full-time research or scholarship
The appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full-time academic and/or research career
The appointment is not part of a clinical training program
The appointee works under the supervision of a senior scholar or a department in a university or similar research institution (e.g., national laboratory, National Institutes of Health (NIH), etc.)
The appointee has the freedom to and is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of the appointment
Preferred
Candidates with a background in Cancer Biology, Immunology, or Metabolism are strongly encouraged to apply
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Paid time off
Retirement
Tuition benefits
Educational opportunities
Individual and team recognition
Company
Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC
Through generous funding from Susan G.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase