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Postdoctoral Fellow - Anesthesiology and PeriOperative Medicine -Research

UT MD Anderson
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/2/2026
Postdoctoral research fellow positions are available to study neurobiology and epigenetic mechanisms of chronic pain and hypertension. Candidates should have solid graduate training in epigenetics, protein biochemistry, cellular imaging, or neurophysiology and a strong publication record using molecular biology, patch-clamp electrophysiology, or proteomics approaches. Ongoing studies include epigenetic and transcriptional control of gene expression related to chronic pain, ion channel physiology, synaptic plasticity, and cardiovascular control and hypertension development.

Hands-on learning of rodent models of chronic pain and hypertension; hands-on learning of experimental skills, includingmolecular biology, epigenetics, and electrophysiology; data and statistical analyses; critical reading of pain and hypertensionliterature; effective manuscript witting.

All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Hands-on learning of rodent models of chronic pain and hypertension.

Hands-on learning of experimental skills, includingmolecular biology, epigenetics, and electrophysiology.

Data and statistical analyses.

Critical reading of pain and hypertensionliterature and effective manuscript witting.

Eligibility Requirements

PhD degree related to neuroscience or neurobiology.

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.

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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Salary : $64,000 - $76,000

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