Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC · 21 hours ago
Postdoctoral Fellow - Experimental Radiation Oncology
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$64K/yr - $76K/yrThe Komen Graduate Training Program at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is offering postdoctoral positions in the field of DNA damage repair and cancer biology. The role involves conducting research projects, developing new strategies to study tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes, and maintaining research integrity while working independently under the guidance of a Principal Investigator.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Under the direction of Principal Investigator, will assist the Principal Investigator and other Faculty members with scientific research projects
Key functions are to performs research projects related to target DNA damage repair and cancer biology
Develop new strategies and tools to study the roles and mechanism of tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes in DNA repair and other signaling pathways involved in tumor initiation, progression and metastasis
Develop and maintain research projects, comprehend relevance of results and integrate research data, identify and solve problems relating to job responsibilities utilizing knowledge and experience
Will function in a separate and independent manner in the design and initiation of research experiments
Will design, develop or adapt equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results
Will determine specific goals or objectives to be obtained, evaluates research data and develops and revises techniques or approaches to work problems
Writes manuscripts, grant applications, and progress reports
Performs lab duties, maintains lab equipment, stock, and materials, helps with lab operation and maintenance
Qualification
Required
Applicants must hold a recent PhD (including PhD candidates) 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
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