University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Postdoctoral Fellow - GI Medical Oncology - Dr. Martinez's Lab
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Assists principal investigator with clinical, translational, and basic scientific research projects. Functions separately and independently in the design and initiation of research experiments. Focuses on in vitro and in vivo models of colorectal cancer to understand mechanisms of drug resistance. Designs animal experiments and bench-related interrogation and develops approaches and submits samples for RNAseq, DNAseq, spatial transcriptomics, and single cell analysis as well as other multi-omics experiments or research to obtain high-reliability results and reports. Focus on PDX and immune-competent animal modeling. Performs multiplex imaging experiments and analysis to evaluate tumor heterogeneity. Determines specific goals or objectives to be obtained, evaluates research data, and develops and revises techniques or approaches to work problems.
Interfaces with the databases of tissue samples and tumor molecular data. Compiles, writes, and submits project results for publications. Writes grant applications independently and assists principal investigator with grant applications. Collaborates with experimental and computational members of the lab.
Additionally,a. Independently proposes innovative solutions to research projects and contributes to project goals research projects.b. Interpret, present, and report research findings at internal meetings and potentially external scientific conferences.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES- understanding of the biology of colon, rectal, and anal pancreatic cancers
- ability to search and evaluate clinical and scientific literature
- ability to form and then defend hypotheses based on prior clinical or experimental data
- ability to effectively communicate findings in written and oral form
- ability to write persuasive grant applications
- ability to navigate the scientific publication process
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSGraduate degree in medicine, science, engineering field, or bioinformatics.
POSITION INFORMATIONMD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a
salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000 . depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. MD Anderson trainee compensation also includes:
Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for trainees who work 30 or more hours per weekGroup dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coveragePaid education, vacation, and sick leavePaid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programsTeachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plansEmployer-paid life, AD&D, and an illness-related reduced salary pay programHealth Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accountsFertility benefitsState of Texas longevity payExtensive wellness, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups
FACULTY MENTORSalvador Martinez, MD
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Interfaces with the databases of tissue samples and tumor molecular data. Compiles, writes, and submits project results for publications. Writes grant applications independently and assists principal investigator with grant applications. Collaborates with experimental and computational members of the lab.
Additionally,a. Independently proposes innovative solutions to research projects and contributes to project goals research projects.b. Interpret, present, and report research findings at internal meetings and potentially external scientific conferences.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES- understanding of the biology of colon, rectal, and anal pancreatic cancers
- ability to search and evaluate clinical and scientific literature
- ability to form and then defend hypotheses based on prior clinical or experimental data
- ability to effectively communicate findings in written and oral form
- ability to write persuasive grant applications
- ability to navigate the scientific publication process
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSGraduate degree in medicine, science, engineering field, or bioinformatics.
POSITION INFORMATIONMD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a
salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000 . depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. MD Anderson trainee compensation also includes:
Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for trainees who work 30 or more hours per weekGroup dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coveragePaid education, vacation, and sick leavePaid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programsTeachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plansEmployer-paid life, AD&D, and an illness-related reduced salary pay programHealth Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accountsFertility benefitsState of Texas longevity payExtensive wellness, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups
FACULTY MENTORSalvador Martinez, MD
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