Postdoctoral Fellow - Surgical Oncology (Vauthey Lab)
- Requisition #: 600377-202412101406
- Department: Surgical Oncology - Research
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 12/10/2024
A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the Department of Surgical Oncology. The Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is a one to five-year research fellowship dedicated to the advanced training of fellows focusing on research related to surgical oncology diseases. The goal of the fellowship is to train, and education select fellows in advanced research of multidisciplinary treatment and surgery for challenging disorders and malignancies.
The responsibilities include participating in the design, implementation and evaluation of collaborative research studies; analyzing and interpreting data; creating publication quality figures summarizing data; assisting with manuscript and grant preparation; maintaining a legible and self-explanatory scientific notebook and presenting results during lab meetings and at appropriate scientific conferences. Major duties will be to conduct bench research as deemed necessary and appropriate by PI and to assist and/or collaborate with other research staff on scientific pursuits of mutual interests.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Education and Learning Objectives 1
Learn about quality control of data to allow appropriate performance of research. Learn literature review, data entry, data abstraction and compilations.
Education and Learning Objectives 2
Learn about the process of research at a large institution. Attend research meetings and learn how to prepare manuscripts
and posters for research projects.
Education and Learning Objectives 3
Learn about diseases related to Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery consists of the general surgical treatment for benign and malignant diseases of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. Learn and observe how to submit grant research proposals. Learn how to write treatment plans. Tools, software, network access, applications EPIC view access only Surgical Oncology network HPB research drive.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The candidate must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D./Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or Genetics. They should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective judgment and problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively. A strong foundation in genetically engineered animal models, microscopy, and biochemistry is required. Proficiency in Excel and other bioinformatics analysis software, strong attention to detail, multitasking skills, and a willingness to learn new technologies are also essential.
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. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition12/30/2024
The responsibilities include participating in the design, implementation and evaluation of collaborative research studies; analyzing and interpreting data; creating publication quality figures summarizing data; assisting with manuscript and grant preparation; maintaining a legible and self-explanatory scientific notebook and presenting results during lab meetings and at appropriate scientific conferences. Major duties will be to conduct bench research as deemed necessary and appropriate by PI and to assist and/or collaborate with other research staff on scientific pursuits of mutual interests.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Education and Learning Objectives 1
Learn about quality control of data to allow appropriate performance of research. Learn literature review, data entry, data abstraction and compilations.
Education and Learning Objectives 2
Learn about the process of research at a large institution. Attend research meetings and learn how to prepare manuscripts
and posters for research projects.
Education and Learning Objectives 3
Learn about diseases related to Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery consists of the general surgical treatment for benign and malignant diseases of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. Learn and observe how to submit grant research proposals. Learn how to write treatment plans. Tools, software, network access, applications EPIC view access only Surgical Oncology network HPB research drive.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The candidate must hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D./Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or Genetics. They should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective judgment and problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively. A strong foundation in genetically engineered animal models, microscopy, and biochemistry is required. Proficiency in Excel and other bioinformatics analysis software, strong attention to detail, multitasking skills, and a willingness to learn new technologies are also essential.
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. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition
