Postdoctoral Fellow - Sarcoma Medical Oncology - Research
- Requisition #: 600708-202604151655
- Department: Sarcoma Med Onco - Rsch
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 4/7/2026
A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of sarcoma research and the ability to identify gaps, develop testable hypotheses, and design rigorous research protocols. Responsibilities include conducting and analyzing research, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to grant applications and scientific publications.
The fellow must demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills and be trained in responsible conduct of research, including ethical data management and compliance with regulations for human and/or animal research. Experience identifying and addressing research misconduct, conflicts of interest, and adherence to institutional and regulatory guidelines is required.
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learn preparation of clinical research protocols and research grants.
Train and observe w/ faculty mentor in conducting literature reviews for manuscripts/grant writing.
Learn application of research methods in clinical research setting.
Train and observe faculty mentor in abstracting data from medical records for clinical studies.
Learn how to create databases.
Train and observe mentor in creating databases for collecting research data.
This is a research appointment, and no patient care activities are permitted. Research trainees have the following privileges and restrictions:
Research trainees may attend conferences and lectures;
Research trainees may not observe clinics, OR, and rounds, in clinical or in-patient locations; perform a primary medical evaluation or a history and physical examination; participate in decisions concerning the management of a patient; render treatment or other patient services; order tests or services; or write in the medical record.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
For an individual to be eligible for a postdoctoral fellow appointment, all of the following conditions must be met:
• The appointee recently (within three years) completed their education (doctorate) or completed previous postdoctoral experience or graduate medical education
• The appointment is temporary
• The appointment involves substantial full-time research or scholarship
• The appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full-time academic and/or research career
• The appointment is not part of a clinical training program
• The appointee works under the supervision of a senior scholar or a department in a university or similar research institution (e.g., national laboratory, National Institutes of Health (NIH), etc.)
• The appointee has the freedom to and is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of the appointment
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 fellow must demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills and be trained in responsible conduct of research, including ethical data management and compliance with regulations for human and/or animal research. Experience identifying and addressing research misconduct, conflicts of interest, and adherence to institutional and regulatory guidelines is required.
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learn preparation of clinical research protocols and research grants.
Train and observe w/ faculty mentor in conducting literature reviews for manuscripts/grant writing.
Learn application of research methods in clinical research setting.
Train and observe faculty mentor in abstracting data from medical records for clinical studies.
Learn how to create databases.
Train and observe mentor in creating databases for collecting research data.
This is a research appointment, and no patient care activities are permitted. Research trainees have the following privileges and restrictions:
Research trainees may attend conferences and lectures;
Research trainees may not observe clinics, OR, and rounds, in clinical or in-patient locations; perform a primary medical evaluation or a history and physical examination; participate in decisions concerning the management of a patient; render treatment or other patient services; order tests or services; or write in the medical record.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
For an individual to be eligible for a postdoctoral fellow appointment, all of the following conditions must be met:
• The appointee recently (within three years) completed their education (doctorate) or completed previous postdoctoral experience or graduate medical education
• The appointment is temporary
• The appointment involves substantial full-time research or scholarship
• The appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full-time academic and/or research career
• The appointment is not part of a clinical training program
• The appointee works under the supervision of a senior scholar or a department in a university or similar research institution (e.g., national laboratory, National Institutes of Health (NIH), etc.)
• The appointee has the freedom to and is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of the appointment
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
