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Postdoctoral Fellow - Genetics - Yun Lab

Employer
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location
Houston, Texas
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 4, 2024
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Discipline
Health Sciences
Organization Type
Healthcare/Hospital

Job Details

The Jihye Yun Lab at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center (Genetics Department) focuses on unraveling the relationship between diet, metabolism, microbiome, and cancer, with an emphasis on discovering novel strategies for cancer prevention and treatment.

A position is available for a Postdoc Fellow in the study of dietary effects on colon cancer.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The individual will learn experimental methods and broaden their knowledge and experiences related to the study of dietary effects on colon cancer development using mice, cell lines, and organoids as model systems through metabolomics mass spectrometry. The trainee will also participate in professional development activities and collaborative projects.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
A Ph.D. degree in analytical chemistry is required. Strong communication skills and publication records are preferred.

The ideal candidate must hold a doctoral degree in analytical chemistry or related disciplines and should possess extensive experience with LC-MS/MS instruments (accurate mass).

The candidate should have in-depth technical knowledge in the field of metabolism (preferably human and mammalian), including the identification and quantitative analysis of global metabolomics and isotope-labeled metabolomics. Additional experience in metabolic flux analysis and computational skills are preferred.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
Yun Lab Website

https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/labs/yun-laboratory.html

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. MD Anderson trainee compensation also includes:

-Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the 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
Jihye Yun, Ph.D.

Company

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

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