Postdoctoral Fellow - Anesthesiology& Preoperative Medicine

Postdoctoral fellows will be involved in studying neurobiology and epigenetic mechanisms of pain and hypertension. Candidates should have solid graduate training in protein biochemistry or epigenetics and a strong publication record using molecular biology, neurophysiology, or proteomics approaches. Ongoing studies include epigenetic and transcriptional control of genes related to chronic pain, ion channel physiology, synaptic plasticity, cardiovascular control, and hypertension. Send CV and a statement of research interest to: Dr. Hui-Lin Pan, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030. E-mail: huilinpan@mdanderson.org
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Hands-on learning of rodent models of chronic pain and hypertension; hands-on learning of experimental skills, including molecular biology, epigenetics, and electrophysiology; data and statistical analyses; critical reading of pain and hypertension literature; effective manuscript witting.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
This position requires a PhD degree related to neuroscience or neurobiology.
Field of Study:
Neuroscience or neurobiology
POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson follows the NIH stipend levels as outlined by the Kirchstein - NRSA. This full-time trainee position will provide a salary between $56,484 to $68,604, dependent upon the years of postgraduate experience.
MD Anderson offers compensated trainees:
- Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for trainees who work 30 or more hours per week
- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
- Paid Education Vacation and Sick Leave
- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs
- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
- Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
- Fertility benefits
- State of Texas longevity pay
- Extensive wellness, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups

FACULTY MENTOR
Dr. Hui-Lin Pan