美国德克萨斯大学安德森癌症中心博士后职位

Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in the Taniguchi Lab

Position Summary: The Radiation and Pancreatic Cancer Biology laboratory of Dr. Cullen Taniguchi at the University of Texas at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX is looking for a postdoctoral fellow for a NIH/NCI-funded project that seeks to protect the intestine from radiation injury. This science has implications for oncology treatments (pancreatic and liver cancers) and nuclear countermeasures (medical response to a terrorist attack or nuclear accident). The successful candidate will have significant experience in intestinal stem cell biology or radiation biology/physics. Experience with molecular biology, histology and tissue preparation, cell biology, and mouse modeling are very helpful but not required.

For more information please, visit TaniguchiLab.org or our MDACC website https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/labs/taniguchi-laboratory.html)

What we offer:

? Training and expertise in radiation biology, intestinal stem cell biology and pancreatic cancer.

? A stimulating environment with freedom to develop new research directions.

? Supportive mentorship for multi-faceted career development and opportunities tailored towards individual career goals.

? A fun, hard-working and supportive lab that practices team-based science

? The chance to live in Houston, a dynamic and diverse metropolis with tons of culture, a vibrant food scene, and championship sports teams!

What we’re looking for:

? Ideally someone who is less than one year out from completing their PhD, though we will consider candidates with all levels of experience.

? An enthusiastic and ambitious individual with a strong interest in our research and laboratory environment.

? Fearlessness in learning new techniques and designing projects independently.

? Strong verbal and written communication skills.

? Willingness to apply for applicable postdoctoral fellowships and eagerness to take advantage of other career development opportunities.

? Interest in working with junior lab members and summer undergraduates.

Start date: Immediately or upon mutual agreement.

Application materials (important to follow directions)

· Cover letter outlining relevant expertise and scientific interests pertinent to our lab and your future projects. This letter will be a way to assess your thought process and writing skills.

· Updated CV/Biosketch

· Contact information for three references

Please email these three items to: ctaniguchi@mdanderson.org