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MD Anderson Cancer Center · 1 month ago

Postdoctoral Fellow - Computational Genomics & Cancer Epidemiology

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad
money$64K/yr - $76K/yr

MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellows to join a multidisciplinary research program in the molecular epidemiology of lymphoid malignancies. The role involves investigating genetic variations and their influence on blood cancers, while developing computational methods and independent research directions.

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Responsibilities

Developing computational phenotyping methods to identify precursor conditions in large cohorts
Characterizing clonal growth trajectories in B-cell precursors and their somatic drivers
Investigating the combined effects of inherited and acquired genomic alterations on cancer risk and prognosis
Fellows will be supported in developing independent research directions, publishing in high-impact journals, and presenting at national and international meetings

Qualification

Genomic data analysisStatistical programmingComputational biologyCancer epidemiologyCommunication skills

Required

Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree in epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field
Demonstrated experience in genomic data analysis and statistical programming (R, Python)
Interest in cancer epidemiology and early detection of lymphoid malignancies
Strong written and oral communication skills, with a publication record

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/

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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