MD Anderson Cancer Center · 6 hours ago
Postdoctoral Fellow - Experimental Radiation Oncology
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$64K/yr - $76K/yrMD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution in cancer research, and they are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to work in DNA damage repair and cancer biology. The role involves conducting independent research, developing strategies related to tumor suppressor genes, and maintaining lab operations.
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Responsibilities
Assist the Principal Investigator and other Faculty members with scientific research projects
Perform 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
Function in a separate and independent manner in the design and initiation of research experiments
Design, develop or adapt equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results
Determine specific goals or objectives to be obtained, evaluate research data and develop and revise techniques or approaches to work problems
Write manuscripts, grant applications, and progress reports
Perform lab duties, maintain lab equipment, stock, and materials, help 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
MD Anderson Cancer Center
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a cancer treatment and research institution which gives treatment, and research of all types of cancer.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16.2MKey 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
Professor
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