What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow- Pediatrics - Research position at UT MD Anderson?
A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Pediatrics Research. This position will focus on investigating how IL30/Fgl2 is interacting with oncogene in inducing tumors in livers or other organs. The primary duty for this position is to investigate the interaction between oncogene and immune suppressive molecules in promoting tumor incidences and progression.
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Postdoctoral Fellow will participate in study coordination training with faculty mentor and observe lab settings. Postdoc will also participate in research related activities and attend educational events as needed.
Postdoctoral Fellow will learn to write research results in a clear and concise manner appropriate for publication. Postdoc will additionally learn to develop skills in immunology and other suitable areas of research to produce high quality research.
Postdoctoral Fellow will learn to utilize existing tools for the analysis of tumor evolution from whole genome sequencing data or targeted sequencing data. Postdoc will learn to use established principles and existing methods to time genomic events in tumor evolution.
Eligibility Requirements
The candidate must have a PhD in tumor immunology or related fields with 0-1-year training under the title of postdoctoral fellow. Must have experience in publishing high impact papers as first author in his/her previous training program.
Expertise in immune system understanding and some good knowledge in IL30/Fgl2 research. Some experience in bioinformatic analysis will be a plus.
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
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Postdoctoral Fellow will participate in study coordination training with faculty mentor and observe lab settings. Postdoc will also participate in research related activities and attend educational events as needed.
Postdoctoral Fellow will learn to write research results in a clear and concise manner appropriate for publication. Postdoc will additionally learn to develop skills in immunology and other suitable areas of research to produce high quality research.
Postdoctoral Fellow will learn to utilize existing tools for the analysis of tumor evolution from whole genome sequencing data or targeted sequencing data. Postdoc will learn to use established principles and existing methods to time genomic events in tumor evolution.
Eligibility Requirements
The candidate must have a PhD in tumor immunology or related fields with 0-1-year training under the title of postdoctoral fellow. Must have experience in publishing high impact papers as first author in his/her previous training program.
Expertise in immune system understanding and some good knowledge in IL30/Fgl2 research. Some experience in bioinformatic analysis will be a plus.
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