Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Systems Imaging

The department of Cancer Systems Imaging (CSI) is one of the largest new programs at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging. The goal of this department and its research program is to develop new technologies to visualize and assess the cellular, biochemical, and genetic processes that contribute to the progression and regression of cancer and to translate these discoveries into the clinic.
The successful applicant will lead and oversee projects in the Millward laboratory that primarily entails the directed evolution and characterization of novel imaging probes and therapeutics. As such, the primary purpose of this position is to provide experimental leadership and support for research projects at the scientific interface between chemistry, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, animal models, and molecular imaging. The applicant will apply technical expertise and scientific background and manage and oversee the research activities of philanthropic, federal and state, and industry sponsored awards in the space of directed evolution, peptide synthesis, ligand design, biophysical validation, and functional cell-based assays. He/She will create innovative solutions involving technology, methodology, tools, and solution components for research initiatives in the discovery and translational chemistry research environment. He/She will work with laboratory personnel to enhance multi -disciplinary departmental collaborations. The position will maintain professional and cooperative relationships with business partners, administrators, research scientists/investigators, and other academic professionals to ensure efficient communication, follow-trough, and coordination of scientific short/long range goals.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The trainee will gain a strong intellectual foundation in directed evolution and chemical biology. The candidate will be trained in mRNA Display, peptide synthesis, protein expression and purification, and biophysical analysis of target-ligand interactions. The trainee will master the process of ligand design from library construction to hit validation. Additional training in molecular imaging and mouse models will also be obtained during the Postdoctoral Fellowship.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, molecular/cellular biology or related disciplines from an accredited institution of higher learning within the last 3 years. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, working as a team, and have excellent communication skills.
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
Please direct any questions to Elizabeth Roos at eroos@mdadnerson.org
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