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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Postdoctoral Fellow - Genetics- Aballay's Lab

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


The Aballay laboratory has several exciting projects related to the cell-non-autonomous control of immune and stress pathways, including the study of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) in the control of immune homeostasis, and the study of host-pathogen interactions.

A position is available for a Postdoc in neural gut signaling and neural control of inflammation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESThe candidate will be trained to execute a variety of genetic, genomic, proteomic, pharmacologic, and cell biology approaches to clarify the role of the nervous system in the regulation of immune and stress pathways.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSThe candidate should have a Ph.D. degree with a strong publication record.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATIONPlease also send your CV and a letter of interest to Dr. Aballay at aaballay@mdanderson.org, after you have formally applied.

POSITION INFORMATIONMD Anderson follows the NIH stipend levels as outlined by the

Kirchstein - NRSA . This full-time trainee position will provide a salary between $56,484 to $68,604, dependent upon the years of postgraduate experience.

MD Anderson offers compensated trainees:Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on 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 MENTORAlejandro Aballay, PhD

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