Basic Science Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis

The Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is a one to five-year research fellowship dedicated to the advanced training of fellows focusing on research related to surgical oncology diseases. The fellowship aims to train and educate select fellows in advanced study of multidisciplinary treatment and surgery for challenging disorders and malignancies.LEARNING OBJECTIVESThe responsibilities include participating in the design, implementation and evaluation of collaborative research studies; analyzing and interpreting data; creating publication quality figures summarizing data; assisting with manuscript and grant preparation; maintaining a legible and self-explanatory scientific notebook and presenting results during lab meetings and at appropriate scientific conferences. Major duties will be to conduct bench research as deemed necessary and appropriate by PI and to assist and/or collaborate with other research staff on scientific pursuits of mutual interests.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSThe candidate should have a Ph.D. and/or M.D./Ph.D. degree in Biology/ Molecular Biology/Genetics; excellent written and verbal communication; effective judgment and problem solving, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a solid foundation in genetically engineered animal models, microscopy and biochemistry. Expertise in Excel, and other bioinformatics analysis software; strong attention to detail, multi-tasking; and a willingness to learn new technologies.POSITION INFORMATIONMD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000 (https://trainees.mdanderson.org/apply/mdaPostdoctoralFellowStipendFY24.pdf) . depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. MD Anderson trainee compensation also includes:Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for trainees who work 30 or more hours per weekGroup dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coveragePaid education, vacation, and sick leavePaid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programsTeachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plansEmployer-paid life, AD&D, and an illness-related reduced salary pay programHealth Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accountsFertility benefitsState of Texas longevity payExtensive wellness, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groupsFACULTY MENTOREmily Keung, MD