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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Postdoctoral Fellow - Experimental Radiation Oncology (Dr. Di Zhao Lab)

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


The postdoctoral fellow position is available for highly motivated candidates with a background in cancer research, molecular/cellular biology, immunology, or tumor microenvironment study. Projects will focus on functional genomics of prostate cancer, with a special interest in understanding crosstalk between cancer cells and immune components in the tumor microenvironment and metastatic niche.

The Principal Investigator of our laboratory is Dr. Di Zhao, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Experimental Radiation Oncology at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Zhao started her independent laboratory at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2019. The studies in her laboratory have been published in high-profile journals.

Please send curriculum vitae, a cover letter stating research interests and career goals, and names and contact information of three references to:

Di Zhao, PhDEmail: dzhao2@mdanderson.orgDepartment of Experimental Radiation OncologyThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center6565 MD Anderson Blvd Unit 1052, Houston TX 77030

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSA Ph.D. degree in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or equivalent is required. Applicants with good publication records and relevant research experience with oncogenic signaling, tumor microenvironment, immunology, or computational biology are preferred. We highly value hard work, curiosity, innovation, teamwork, and professional development in combination with a healthy work/life balance. The postdoc candidate is expected to join the lab in Fall 2024.

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

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