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MD Anderson Cancer Center Postdoctoral Fellow - Epigenet & Mol Carcinogenesis in MDA-On-Site, United States
The Ishak laboratory at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to join the team within the Dept. of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis. The candidate will independently lead projects that expand the lab's work to understand the role of repetitive elements during initiation of ovarian high grade serous carcinoma, and the exploitation of repetitive elements as therapeutic targets.
The ideal candidate would have a publication record that demonstrates successful completion of projects focused on molecular biology, cancer epigenetics, and/or immunology. Ideal candidates will demonstrate proficiency with CRISPR, cell culture, quantification of RNA/protein expression, and low-input epigenetic techniques such as CUT&RUN. Proficiency with all listed techniques is not a must, but the ability to learn and adopt new techniques is required. Basic proficiency with R and/or python to analyze results is preferred. Candidates will lead the adoption of new techniques in the lab.
Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills required to establish a collegial and productive environment. Candidates will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and mentor new lab members.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Lead the design, execution, and analysis of experiments focused on molecular biology, cancer epigenetics, and/or immunology
• Communicate the status of daily project progress at weekly meetings.
• Collect and maintain thorough documentation of data collected and analyzed
• Present research progress at local and national meetings
• Independently identify and secure funding
• Lead the training and mentorship of new lab members
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Recent Ph.D. (no more than one-year post-award) with publication record demonstrating proficiency in designing, executing, and communicating projects focused on molecular biology, cancer epigenetics, and/or immunology.
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
Candidates must submit a minimum of three references. Priority will be given to candidates who also submit a list of secured funding and provide a strong rationale for lab fit.
POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson follows the NIH stipend levels as outlined by the "Kirchstein - NRSA". 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