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The Division of Endocrine Surgery at the Head and Neck Department of MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is actively recruiting candidates for a postdoctoral fellow position. This unique opportunity involves working as a research assistant, contributing to study design, data collection, analysis, and the development of scientific manuscripts. This postdoctoral fellowship offers a mentored research experience in a federally funded, highly collaborative, and productive clinical research program. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop research skills, publish peer-reviewed manuscripts, and receive mentorship in grant writing within the field of cancer prevention and cancer outcomes.

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

*LEARNING OBJECTIVES*

- Collaborate on outcomes research within the scope of large registry data sets.

- Participate in supportive care clinical trials.

- Engage in dissemination and implementation research.

- Contribute to outcome measurement research utilizing mixed method data sets, including clinician-rated, patient-reported outcome, and imaging data.

*ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS*

Eligibility Requirements:

- Doctoral degree (MD or PhD) is required.

- Previous experience in clinical research is essential.

- Preferred degree backgrounds include MD, PhD, or related disciplines.

- Prior exposure to cancer prevention, cancer survivorship, head and neck cancer, outcome measurement, psychometrics, advanced biostatistics or analytics is advantageous.

- Strong writing skills, evidence of high-quality protocol research, human subject experience, and scientific presentation history are crucial qualifications.

*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)