The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Postdoc Position in Fibroblast Biology
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Job Title:
Postdoc Position in Fibroblast Biology
Job Number:
81351
Location:
Dallas, US
Job Description
A postdoc position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Huocong Huang at UT Southwestern to study fibroblasts in cancer. We will employ in vivo models, mouse genetics, lineage tracing techniques, single-cell multiomics, and spatial transcriptomics to understand the biology of fibroblast progenitors and fibroblasts. Our ultimate goal is to develop novel therapeutic strategies that can specifically target fibroblasts in the settings of cancer and other fibrotic diseases.
Research Directions:
Understand the immune-regulating mechanisms of fibroblasts
Identify novel signaling pathways that reverse the cell fate of CAFs
Develop novel therapeutic strategies that target CAFs in primary tumor and metastasis
Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. or M.D., Ph.D. degree. Experience in cancer biology, immunology, molecular biology, developmental biology, and bioinformatics resulting in publications in high-profile journals is preferred.
Interested individuals should email a CV, statement of interests, and a list of three references to:
Huocong Huang, M.D., Ph.D.UT Southwestern Medical Center5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75390[Please click the Apply button for the link or email]https://profiles.utsouthwestern.edu/profile/171990/huocong-huang.html
Application Deadline:
2025-01-03
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Postdoc Position in Fibroblast Biology
Job Number:
81351
Location:
Dallas, US
Job Description
A postdoc position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Huocong Huang at UT Southwestern to study fibroblasts in cancer. We will employ in vivo models, mouse genetics, lineage tracing techniques, single-cell multiomics, and spatial transcriptomics to understand the biology of fibroblast progenitors and fibroblasts. Our ultimate goal is to develop novel therapeutic strategies that can specifically target fibroblasts in the settings of cancer and other fibrotic diseases.
Research Directions:
Understand the immune-regulating mechanisms of fibroblasts
Identify novel signaling pathways that reverse the cell fate of CAFs
Develop novel therapeutic strategies that target CAFs in primary tumor and metastasis
Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. or M.D., Ph.D. degree. Experience in cancer biology, immunology, molecular biology, developmental biology, and bioinformatics resulting in publications in high-profile journals is preferred.
Interested individuals should email a CV, statement of interests, and a list of three references to:
Huocong Huang, M.D., Ph.D.UT Southwestern Medical Center5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75390[Please click the Apply button for the link or email]https://profiles.utsouthwestern.edu/profile/171990/huocong-huang.html
Application Deadline:
2025-01-03
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