• Postdoctoral Fellow - Experimental Therapeutics

    MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston, TX)


    We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to participate in development of molecular glues and related novel modalities. While we consider various backgrounds, a strong interest in understanding how small molecule tools work, and the desire to tackle a major problem of great significance are absolutely essential. The position will allow the candidate to develop valuable new skills and experience in molecular glue discovery, assay-development, target validation, targeted protein degradation, and chemical biology. The Postdoctoral Fellow will receive training in research design, techniques, data analysis, presentation skills, and manuscript writing.

     

    Lab website: https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/labs/yoon-laboratory.html)

     

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

     

    *LEARNING OBJECTIVES*

    • Assay development and mechanism of action studies.

    • Collaborate effectively with medicinal chemists in the lab, and with translational research groups.

    • Supervise and train other researchers in experimental techniques.

    • Prepare and write scientific manuscripts, patent, and fellowship applications in collaboration with the principal investigator.

    • Attend and present findings at internal, local and national meetings.

    *ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS*

    • PhD in Chemical Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, or related field.

    • Candidates with drug screening experience are encouraged to apply.

    • Candidates with structural biology techniques (cryo-EM) are encouraged to apply.

    • Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment.

    *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

     

    Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.

     

    This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

     

    It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. [http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html](http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html)

     

    *FACULTY MENTOR*

     

    Hojong Yoon, PhD