Postdoctoral Fellow - Experimental Therapeutics
- Requisition #: 404400-202602121548
- Department: Experimental Therapeutics
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 2/4/2026
Multiple Postdoctoral positions are available in the Department of Experimental Therapeutics and James P. Allison Institute, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States. This position reports to Dr. Xi Chen.
The postdoctoral fellow will study how cancer and its immune microenvironment sense and respond to stresses and therapeutic insults to evade immune surveillance and develop drug resistance. The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct experiments, perform data analysis and prepare manuscripts in addition to attending lab meetings, journal clubs, and research seminars.
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's primary research focus is to help the PI merge mechanistic insights with the translational objectives of experimental therapeutics and the accompanying stratifications of genetic biomarkers to address unmet clinical needs in ovarian cancer. The Postdoctoral Fellow will train, learn and study design, data analysis and manuscript writing.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Individuals with a PhD degree in immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, cancer biology, or related fields, with a strong sense of curiosity and passion for science are required. Strong background and working knowledge in immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology and cancer biology is preferred. Expertise in flow cytometry, biochemistry and animal models is strongly preferred.
• Strong background and working knowledge in immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology and cancer biology.
• Expertise in flow cytometry, biochemistry and animal models is strongly preferred.
• A strong sense of curiosity and passion for science.
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
The postdoctoral fellow will study how cancer and its immune microenvironment sense and respond to stresses and therapeutic insults to evade immune surveillance and develop drug resistance. The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct experiments, perform data analysis and prepare manuscripts in addition to attending lab meetings, journal clubs, and research seminars.
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's primary research focus is to help the PI merge mechanistic insights with the translational objectives of experimental therapeutics and the accompanying stratifications of genetic biomarkers to address unmet clinical needs in ovarian cancer. The Postdoctoral Fellow will train, learn and study design, data analysis and manuscript writing.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Individuals with a PhD degree in immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, cancer biology, or related fields, with a strong sense of curiosity and passion for science are required. Strong background and working knowledge in immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology and cancer biology is preferred. Expertise in flow cytometry, biochemistry and animal models is strongly preferred.
• Strong background and working knowledge in immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology and cancer biology.
• Expertise in flow cytometry, biochemistry and animal models is strongly preferred.
• A strong sense of curiosity and passion for science.
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
