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

A postdoctoral position is available to study novel therapeutic targets and molecular mechanisms associated with therapeutic resistance in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) in the laboratory of Lauren Averett Byers, M.D. at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. The lab is largely interested in using high-throughput proteomic screening to discover and validate potential drug targets and biomarkers of therapeutic resistance in SCLC.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

1. Enthusiastic, highly self-motivated candidate, with the ability to function independently and as part of an interactive team.

2. A strong background in molecular biology, cellular therapy, and/or immunology/immunotherapy

3. Experience in cellular therapies and/or antibody-drug-conjugates is preferred.

4. Experience in flow cytometry is preferred.

5. Dedication to basic research, a true "drive", is important.

6. Prior experience with studies involving mice is preferred.

7. Excellent command of written and spoken English language

8. Prior publication record

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The trainee will learn how to design and execute quantitative experiments in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment, with the highest standard of ethical, responsible, and rigorous scientific research. The trainee will participate in professional development activities and in collaborative projects and present findings at a prestigious national/international conference, to prepare for the chosen career.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applications are invited from qualified individuals, interested in working in a translational research lab, with a Ph.D. and/or M.D. Preferred candidate should have less than 2 years of prior postdoctoral experience with background in cancer biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or molecular biology and be highly motivated to pursue a career in laboratory based biomedical research.

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
Lauren Byers, MD