Postdoctoral Fellow - Experimental Radiation Oncology

About the role

The Postdoctoral Fellow serves as a vital scientific collaborator, assisting the Principal Investigator in the advancement of high-impact research projects. Operating with significant independence, the Fellow is responsible for the conceptualization, design, and initiation of sophisticated experiments, often developing or adapting specialized equipment to ensure precise results. This role requires a strategic approach to problem-solving, involving the establishment of clear research objectives, the critical evaluation of complex data, and the continuous refinement of methodologies to overcome scientific challenges. Beyond the bench, the Fellow provides essential leadership by planning research activities and providing technical training for laboratory personnel, while also ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and equipment management. By synthesizing and reporting findings to senior leadership and the broader scientific community, the Postdoctoral Fellow significantly contributes to the institution's mission to drive progress in cancer research. All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualization, design, and initiation of sophisticated experiments
• Developing or adapting specialized equipment for precise results
• Establishing clear research objectives
• Critical evaluation of complex data
• Continuous refinement of methodologies
• Planning research activities
• Providing technical training for laboratory personnel
• Ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and equipment management
• Synthesizing and reporting findings to senior leadership and the broader scientific community
• Investigating the mechanisms of metastasis and cell plasticity
• Utilizing genetically engineered organoids, mouse models, patient samples, and single-cell and spatial transcriptomics
• Developing expertise in cutting-edge single-cell biology techniques, genetically engineered organoids, and advanced microscopy
• Functioning independently in the design, initiation, and completion of research experiments
• Compiling and submitting project results to superiors
• Writing manuscripts

Requirements

Applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D./Ph.D. degree and some experience in molecular biology, immunology, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics or related fields. Applicants must have a high level of written and oral communication skills in English.

Qualifications

Experience working with mice is preferred.

Skills

• Team with Others: Encourage collaboration and input from all team members; value the contributions of all team members; balance individual and team goals
• Self-Motivation: Set high standards of performance; pursue goals with energy and persistence; drive for results and achievement
• Oral Communication: Express ideas clearly and concisely in groups and one-to-one conversations; create an environment with open channels of communication

Benefits

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.