• Postdoctoral Fellow - Leukemia - Research (Koichi…

    MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, TX)


    A Postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Leukemia, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States. This position reports to Kiochi Takahashi, MD (primary mentor).

     

    The candidate will engage in 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, analyze the data, and present the data in the meeting or in a published form.

     

    All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

     

    *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.

    * Learn the relationship between genetic abnormalities and disease phenotype.

    *ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS*

     

    Successful candidates should have an MD, a PhD, or both credentials. Applicants must have a minimum of 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

     

    Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

     

    Applicants must complete the application and upload all initial required documents within two weeks of applying.

     

    *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