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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

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)