Postdoctoral Fellow - Experimental Radiation Oncology

About the role

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in Experimental Radiation Oncology. This position is available to highly motivated candidates with a background in cancer research, molecular or cellular biology, immunology, or tumor microenvironment studies. Projects will focus on prostate cancer genetics and biology, with a special interest in crosstalk between cancer cells and immune components in the tumor microenvironment and metastatic niche.

Responsibilities

• Perform various projects through wet laboratory benchwork
• Contribute to seminars, presentations, and publications
• Learn scientific writing and management skills
• Characterize genetic events that drive prostate cancer development, metastatic progression, and therapy resistance
• Identify genetic determinants that reshape the tumor microenvironment and metastatic niche
• Develop biomarker-driven immunotherapies and combinatorial strategies for precision cancer medicine

Eligibility requirements

• A Ph.D. degree in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or equivalent is required.
• Strong publication record and relevant research experience in oncogenic signaling, tumor microenvironment, immunology, and computational biology are preferred.
• We highly value hard work, curiosity, innovation, teamwork, and professional development, all of which are combined with a healthy work-life balance.
• The postdoc candidate is expected to join the lab in 2026.

Learning Objectives

The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to perform various projects through wet laboratory benchwork. The knowledge gained will allow them to contribute to seminars, presentations and publications. In addition, they will learn scientific writing and management skills.

Position Information

• 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.
• Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.
• This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening.
• The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.