Postdoctoral Fellow - Genomic Medicine
- Requisition #: 600138-202611101615
- Department: Genomic Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 11/10/2026
The Platform for Innovative Microbiome and Translational Research (PRIME-TR) is an is a dedicated team that promotes and supports translational microbiome research at MD Anderson. Our goal is to translate our growing understanding of the microbiome into more effective, personalized strategies for cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for patients. This position reports to Dr. Jennifer Wargo in the Department of Genomic Medicine.
We are seeking a well-organized, highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with extensive experience in statistical analysis. Candidates should have a strong foundation in longitudinal data modeling, and integrative analysis of microbiome and clinical data.
The candidate will work closely with the PI and our data analyst team. They will attend project-specific meetings, and weekly laboratory meetings and meet regularly with the team to review project progress. They will also lead analyses of large-scale microbiome and clinical data, provide guidance in analyses to other laboratory members.
Candidates are expected to maintain an excellent working knowledge of computational tools and analyses performed in our laboratory and read scientific literature to keep current with new analysis techniques. The appointment is unpaid and immediately available. Appointee is expected to work 16 hours per week.
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 proficiency in analyzing large-scale sequencing, microbiome, and clinical datasets using advanced computational methods and bioinformatics tools. They will also strengthen scientific collaboration, critical thinking, and analytical skills through team meetings, project discussions and planning, and ongoing review of emerging research methodologies.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Individuals must hold a PhD in Biostatistics and have extensive background in statistics, data modeling, and analysis of microbiome and clinical data.
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
Interested applicants should send a Cover Letter specifying past research experience/skills/accomplishments, career motivations, a Curriculum Vitae and the contact information of three (3) Referees to Dr. Nadim Ajami at najami@mdanderson.org with the subject line entitled "Visiting Postdoctoral Fellow - Application - Applicant's Name".
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
POSITION INFORMATION
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
We are seeking a well-organized, highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with extensive experience in statistical analysis. Candidates should have a strong foundation in longitudinal data modeling, and integrative analysis of microbiome and clinical data.
The candidate will work closely with the PI and our data analyst team. They will attend project-specific meetings, and weekly laboratory meetings and meet regularly with the team to review project progress. They will also lead analyses of large-scale microbiome and clinical data, provide guidance in analyses to other laboratory members.
Candidates are expected to maintain an excellent working knowledge of computational tools and analyses performed in our laboratory and read scientific literature to keep current with new analysis techniques. The appointment is unpaid and immediately available. Appointee is expected to work 16 hours per week.
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 proficiency in analyzing large-scale sequencing, microbiome, and clinical datasets using advanced computational methods and bioinformatics tools. They will also strengthen scientific collaboration, critical thinking, and analytical skills through team meetings, project discussions and planning, and ongoing review of emerging research methodologies.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Individuals must hold a PhD in Biostatistics and have extensive background in statistics, data modeling, and analysis of microbiome and clinical data.
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
Interested applicants should send a Cover Letter specifying past research experience/skills/accomplishments, career motivations, a Curriculum Vitae and the contact information of three (3) Referees to Dr. Nadim Ajami at najami@mdanderson.org with the subject line entitled "Visiting Postdoctoral Fellow - Application - Applicant's Name".
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
POSITION INFORMATION
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
