Postdoctoral Fellow - Thoracic Head & Neck Medical Oncology (Zhang Lab)

Join our dynamic team of researchers focused on the progression from lung precancer to invasive malignancies. We collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators to develop innovative early detection and treatment strategies.

As a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow, you'll contribute to cutting-edge research under the mentorship of Dr. Jianjun Zhang, M.D., Ph.D., a tenured Professor with a proven track record of funding success. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Publish high-impact papers in top-tier journals.
• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge techniques.
• Contribute to groundbreaking discoveries that advance lung cancer research.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Develop expertise in advanced experimental techniques, including genomic, transcriptomic, and methylation analyses, as well as immunology assays.

• Contribute to developing innovative approaches for lung cancer treatment, such as targeted therapies and immunotherapies.

• Collaborate with a team of scientists and clinicians to advance our understanding of lung cancer biology and develop novel therapeutic strategies.

• Gain experience in bioinformatics and computational biology to analyze large-scale datasets and identify novel biomarkers.

• Present research findings at scientific conferences and publish in high-impact journals.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• Ph.D. or M.D. in molecular biology, genetics, immunology, or a related field.
• Expertise in molecular biology, cell biology, or model system research.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for research and a commitment to advancing the field of lung cancer research.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive wet lab experience with a focus on lung cancer research.
• Experience with cancer mouse models and associated techniques.
• Familiarity with analyzing genomic, transcriptomic, or methylation sequencing data.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
Learn more about Dr. Zhang's recent publications: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/term=jianjun+zhang+md+anderson&filter=datesearch.y_5&sort=date

POSITION INFORMATION
MD 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 week
Group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage
Paid education, vacation, and sick leave
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
Fertility benefits
State of Texas longevity pay
Extensive wellness, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups

FACULTY MENTOR
Jianjun Zhang, MD