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A position is available immediately in the area of cancer biology and translational research. The Postdoctoral Fellow is to assist the Principal Investigator and other Faculty members with scientific research projects. The primary activity of this position is academic research. Projects will focus on epithelial plasticity (EP) programs such as the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and the role of EP in tumorigenesis, metastasis and treatment resistance. We study these areas primarily by using a novel suite of genetically engineered mouse models (GEMMs) and non-invasive rodent imaging as well as other more traditional biochemical, genetic, molecular and cell biological approaches.

*LEARNING OBJECTIVES*

1.) Perform technical laboratory duties, techniques, in vivo and in vitro experiments studying cancer biology in the context of cancer therapies and response to treatments including radiotherapy.

2.) Projects will include using mouse tumor models to assess effects of cancer therapy; small animal image-guided radiotherapy; tissue harvesting and microscopy; in vivo and ex vivo biological assays; implementation/development of novel protocols and procedures; execution of experiments; analysis of results.

3.) Familiarity with histology, animal husbandry, in vivo surgical techniques, flow cytometry, immune and proteomic or transcriptomic assays is preferred. Ideal candidates would possess experience in molecular biology, cell culture, and animal models of human cancer.

4.) Training and supervising other research personnel on techniques and equipment procedures

5.) Maintenance of laboratory safety procedures and records and facilities

6.) Collect, analyze, plot data using appropriate software applications, store and record data on computer and lab notebooks

6.) Assist in writing of scientific papers for publication, grant applications and presentations at scientific meetings

7.) Other duties as assigned

*ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS*

Required: At least 3 years of experience in scientific or experimental research work

Preferred: With preferred degree, with at least four years of required experience and proven scholarship in peer-reviewed publications as a first author and presentations at major meetings. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

*POSITION INFORMATION*

MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a [salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000](https://trainees.mdanderson.org/apply/mdaPostdoctoralFellowStipendFY24.pdf). depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent [benefits](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility), including medical, dental, [paid time off](https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html), [retirement](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs), tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition