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This post-doctoral position focuses on nuclear and mitochondrial replication instability pathways as they pertain to fundamental understanding of cancer etiology and therapy response.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

-Gain knowledge and expertise in nuclear and mitochondrial replication instability pathways as they pertain to fundamental understanding of cancer etiology and therapy response.

-Prepare, submit, and obtain fellowship application

-Prepare submit and publish research manuscripts.

-Participation and presentation in weekly lab meetings and educational activities, including weekly departmental social hour, departmental journal club, local and national conferences.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

PhD and or MD degree is required. Expertise or strong interest in mitochondrial or nuclear DNA replication stability mechanisms through in vivo and in vitro methodology. Desire to perform high impact research.

POSITION INFORMATION

MD Anderson follows the NIH stipend levels as outlined by the Kirchstein - NRSA (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-23-076.html) . This full-time trainee position will provide a salary between $56,484 to $68,604, dependent upon the years of postgraduate experience.

MD Anderson offers compensated trainees:

• Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for trainees who work 30 or more hours per week

• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage

• Paid Education Vacation and Sick Leave

• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs

• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans

• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program

• Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts

• Fertility benefits

• State of Texas longevity pay

• Extensive wellness, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups

FACULTY MENTOR

Katharina Schlacher