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Our work covers a wide of interests that span from the pure basic sciences to the more translational research aspects that affect how sarcomas respond to biologically targeted therapies. Specifically interested in how tumor microenvironmental cues, particularly biophysical forces, and the extracellular matrix, regulate the spatial organization, phenotype, and differentiation state of cancer, with a major focus on how those parameters affect the sensitivity of high-grade bone and soft-tissue sarcomas to biologically targeted therapy.

*LEARNING OBJECTIVES*

The postdoctoral fellow should demonstrate a broad and detailed knowledge of Sarcoma research. Understand gaps, limits, and challenges such that they can develop testable hypotheses. Able to design sound research protocols, safely perform the techniques necessary to conduct and analyze data and navigate the grant application and scientific publishing processes. Demonstrate writing, speaking, and listening skills that enable them to communicate effectively with colleagues, students, the general public, and the media. Trained in responsible research conduct in order to make ethical and legal choices. Instructing to provide insight and appreciation of accepted research practices, regulations, policies, statutes, and guidelines, as well as awareness of available resources for reporting and seeking guidance for ethical questions and concerns. Own and share data and conduct research with human subjects and/or animals. Identify and mitigate research misconduct and conflicts of interest. Keep accurate records of research activities and findings.

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

*ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS*

Experience in cancer biology, epigenetics, and/or tissue engineering is preferred.

*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.

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