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The goal of the Department of Plastic Surgery Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is to provide the fellow with meaningful and in-depth exposure to clinical, translational, and basic science research relevant to plastic surgery, oncologic reconstruction, microsurgery, regenerative medicine, and related disciplines. The fellow will gain experience in retrospective and prospective study design, institutional review board (IRB) protocol creation and submission, research data compliance, database design and management, statistical analysis, and other related techniques and skills.

Upon completion of the one- or two-year curriculum, the successful fellow will not only possess an expert understanding of the research process and its requirements, but will also have completed multiple projects, resulting in national and international presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

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

*LEARNING OBJECTIVES*

Goal 1: Clinically appraise research and formulate research questions. Trainee will participate in formal training in biostatistics and research protocol formulation.

Goal 2: Understand the process of formulating clinical trials. Trainee will organize and participate in research meetings.

Goal 3: In depth understanding of biostatistics and data collection and analysis as it relates to clinical research and surgery. Trainee will be involved and mentored in clinical and translational research. Gain experience in data collection and analysis for clinical research projects as well as in the preparation of research manuscripts for publication.

*ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS*

Candidate must have been awarded a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D., MBChB, D.V.M.) in an appropriate field within the past three years.

*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)