Postdoctoral Fellow - Anesthesiology & PeriOperative Medicine
- Requisition #: 118100-202605211633
- Department: Anesthesiology & PeriOper Med
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 5/19/2026
A full-time postdoctoral fellow position is available in Dr. Jiusheng Yan's lab in the Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. We seek a highly motivated and creative researcher to participate in studies of ion channel signaling complexes at the molecular, cellular, and animal levels. The research will involve biochemical and functional characterization of mammalian ion channel signaling complexes using multidisciplinary techniques, including patch-clamp electrophysiology, protein purification, cryo-EM structural analysis, genetic rodent models, and neurological behavioral tests related to pain and neurological disorders.
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• The postdoctoral fellow will develop knowledge, expertise, and research independence in investigating the structural basis and physiological roles of ion channel signaling complexes.
• The fellow will gain proficiency in experimental design and execution, including patch-clamp electrophysiology, purification and compositional, structural, and functional analysis of membrane protein complexes, and rodent behavioral tests.
• The fellow will acquire skills in hypothesis-driven research, statistical analysis, scientific writing, and manuscript preparation, and will gain experience presenting research at national and international meetings.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have a PhD degree obtained within the past few years. Prior research experience in patch-clamp electrophysiology, protein purification, cryo-EM, mass spectrometry, or animal behavioral neuroscience is preferred but not required.
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
Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• The postdoctoral fellow will develop knowledge, expertise, and research independence in investigating the structural basis and physiological roles of ion channel signaling complexes.
• The fellow will gain proficiency in experimental design and execution, including patch-clamp electrophysiology, purification and compositional, structural, and functional analysis of membrane protein complexes, and rodent behavioral tests.
• The fellow will acquire skills in hypothesis-driven research, statistical analysis, scientific writing, and manuscript preparation, and will gain experience presenting research at national and international meetings.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should have a PhD degree obtained within the past few years. Prior research experience in patch-clamp electrophysiology, protein purification, cryo-EM, mass spectrometry, or animal behavioral neuroscience is preferred but not required.
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
Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
