MD Anderson Cancer Center Jobs

The candidate will engage on translational research related to hematologic malignancies. Specifically, the candidate will use various molecular biology and cellular biology techniques to study the specific function of genes relevant to hematologic malignancies. The candidate is expected to independently plan, design, and conduct research, and analyze the data and present the data in the meeting or in a published form.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understand the functional genomics in leukemia.

• Learn novel molecular biology and cellular biology techniques to investigate the function of specific genes of interest.

• Lean the relationship between genetic abnormalities and disease phenotype.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidates should have an MD, PhD or both credentials. Applicants must have minimum 3 years of experience in hematological research or cancer research

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

Work schedule of Monday - Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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

FACULTY MENTOR

Koichi Takahashi, MD, PHD