Postdoctoral Fellow - Anatomic Pathology (Liu's Lab)
- Requisition #: 600663-202501301614
- Department: Anatomic Pathology - Research
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 1/29/2025
The main goal of this postdoctoral position is to work in a multidisciplinary research hematopathology team, focused on pathology projects designed to improve our understanding of hematological cancers. The postdoctoral fellow will develop scientific projects, analyze and interpret data, manage data, communicate the scientific findings at informal and formal meetings, and prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Expertise in histopathology is required.
The post-doctoral fellow will collaborate with a pathologist to review and annotate pathology blocks and slides of hematologic cancers. Additionally, the fellow will assist in obtaining pathology blocks from external institutions, maintain a database of these specimens, and coordinate or conduct various studies utilizing techniques such as immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, polymerase chain reaction-based methods, and digital pathology analysis.
Develop and perform scientific research projects on hematologic cancers, with a focus on lymphomas. Currently, splenic lymphomas and small lymphocytic lymphoma/chronic lymphocytic leukemia are active projects, but these projects will likely evolve or change over the time interval the post-doctoral fellow is on board.
Collect, annotate, archive, and process biospecimens from ongoing clinical research studies. There will be a focus on preparing DNA or RNA from specimens as needed for each study.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Develop skills for collaboration and translation of laboratory-based findings with a focus on biomarkers and assessment of outcomes and response.
• Learn how to perform digital pathology analysis
• Acquire skills in the statistical analysis of pathology data.
• Support more senior pathologists and develop research projects independently.
• Learn aspects of hematological cancer research undertaken in a hospital/research institute.
• Acquire skills for progression in academia including but not limited to delivering presentations.
• The trainee, along with the mentor, will present their data in informal laboratory and more formal academic pathology meetings.
• The trainee will participate in departmental education activities.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
An individual holding a recent (within three years) M.D. or Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.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
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is the #1 ranked cancer center in the US and has been committed to Making Cancer History® for more than 80 years. With integrated and comprehensive programs to advance impactful discovery, prevention, translational and clinical research, the institution engages some of the top minds in the world to gain a deeper understanding of cancer and to bring meaningful benefits to patients.
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 recognition02/21/2025
The post-doctoral fellow will collaborate with a pathologist to review and annotate pathology blocks and slides of hematologic cancers. Additionally, the fellow will assist in obtaining pathology blocks from external institutions, maintain a database of these specimens, and coordinate or conduct various studies utilizing techniques such as immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, polymerase chain reaction-based methods, and digital pathology analysis.
Develop and perform scientific research projects on hematologic cancers, with a focus on lymphomas. Currently, splenic lymphomas and small lymphocytic lymphoma/chronic lymphocytic leukemia are active projects, but these projects will likely evolve or change over the time interval the post-doctoral fellow is on board.
Collect, annotate, archive, and process biospecimens from ongoing clinical research studies. There will be a focus on preparing DNA or RNA from specimens as needed for each study.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Develop skills for collaboration and translation of laboratory-based findings with a focus on biomarkers and assessment of outcomes and response.
• Learn how to perform digital pathology analysis
• Acquire skills in the statistical analysis of pathology data.
• Support more senior pathologists and develop research projects independently.
• Learn aspects of hematological cancer research undertaken in a hospital/research institute.
• Acquire skills for progression in academia including but not limited to delivering presentations.
• The trainee, along with the mentor, will present their data in informal laboratory and more formal academic pathology meetings.
• The trainee will participate in departmental education activities.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
An individual holding a recent (within three years) M.D. or Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., Sc.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
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is the #1 ranked cancer center in the US and has been committed to Making Cancer History® for more than 80 years. With integrated and comprehensive programs to advance impactful discovery, prevention, translational and clinical research, the institution engages some of the top minds in the world to gain a deeper understanding of cancer and to bring meaningful benefits to patients.
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
