Postdoctoral Fellow - Translational Molecular Pathology (Dr. Soto's Lab)

Seeking to incorporate to our Translational Molecular Pathology Immunoprofiling Laboratory (TMP-IL) Moonshots Platform a highly motivated and talented pathologist fellow who is interested in making a difference against cancer and improve patient's outcomes. The Translational Molecular Pathology -Immunoprofiling lab (TMP-IL) translates immunopofiling data into research that is clinically applicable and can aid in the treatment and outcome of future cancer patients. The long-term goal of our laboratory is to elucidate the molecular mechanism in cancer pathogenesis and progression, identifying molecular markers related with tumor development, progression, and metastasis in solid tumors and hematological malignancies. Our laboratory has focused on molecular immune-profiling research on the tumor microenvironment of cancer by IHC, multiplex IF, RNAscope and highplex technologies and pursuing prognostic and predictive molecular biomarkers for chemo and target and immune therapies.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• To learn aspects of cancer research undertaken in a hospital/research institute.
• To learn how to perform digital pathology analysis on IHC, multiplex IF, and RNAScope etc.
• To develop research projects using novel multiplex-based techniques (CODEX, Nanostring GeoMxDSP, IMC and Spatial Transcriptomics Platforms) utilizing FFPE surgical specimens, core needle biopsies and smears from different tumor types for biomarkers analysis of complex research projects of TMP-IL.
• To understand how studies done in laboratories can have an impact on patient care in the future.
• The trainee will learn how to perform basic statistical analysis on path data.
• The trainee along with the mentor will present his/her data in lab meetings.
• The trainee will participate in departmental education activities in particular those offered by ITERT.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
An individual holding a recent (within three years) Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.D., M.D., D.V.M.) in an appropriate field who is seeking a temporary appointment, under the supervision of a faculty mentor, involving full-time laboratory-based research or scholarship in preparation for an academic or research career as an independent investigator. This appointment is not part of a clinical training program; individuals holding an M.D. degree or equivalent are not permitted to engage in patient care activity.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
Translational Molecular Pathology Department web site:
https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/departments-divisions/translational-molecular-pathology.html

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
Luisa Solis Soto, MD