Postdoctoral Fellow - Epigenet & Mol Carcinogenesis

About the role

The Gautier Lab in the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellows. Our research focuses on understanding how genome organization facilitates and coordinates DNA repair alongside DNA replication and transcription, to prevent pathological rearrangements and cancer development. We invite applications from researchers with a strong interest in genome integrity and cancer biology.

Responsibilities

• Improve skills in study design, data analysis and manuscript writing
• Design experiments using established protocols in areas of cell biology, genomics, proteomics or a combination of these
• Optimize experimental design through literature searches
• Learn how to analyze data with appropriate tools to analyze imaging, sequencing or protein datasets and implement statistical analysis
• Improve skills in presentation through weekly lab meetings and local (department seminar, scientific groups) and national (scientific conferences) meetings
• Prepare experimental data for publication

Requirements

• PhD (or equivalent) in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, computational biology or a related field
• Evidence of strong scientific productivity, demonstrated by high-quality research published in peer-reviewed journals
• Be collaborative, curious and willing to explore novel scientific hypotheses
• Knowledge and skills in one or more of the following areas:
• DNA Repair
• Genome organization
• Live-cell imaging
• Proteomics
• Genomics data analyses
• Xenopus cell-free extracts

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have:

• A strong interest in genome integrity and cancer biology
• Experience with cutting-edge microscopy, genomic tools, proteomics, and computational methods
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and supportive environment

Skills

• Study design
• Data analysis
• Manuscript writing
• Cell biology
• Genomics
• Proteomics
• Genomics data analyses
• Literature searches
• Statistical analysis
• Presentation

Benefits

MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000, depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

Pay

MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000, depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.