| Job Title: | Postdoctoral Opportunity in Genomic Medicine | | Job Number: | 4011836 | | Date Posted: | 10/25/2012 | | Application Deadline: | Open Until Filled | |
| Job Description The Department of Genomic Medicine has immediate openings for Postdoctoral fellow positions in the Laboratory of Dr. Andrew Futreal at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The Laboratory aims to accelerate the translation of genomic knowledge to improve both short-term and long-term patient outcomes extending to cancer survivorship.
Dr. Futreal is recruiting recent PhD graduates to conduct research in Genomic Medicine. The candidate should have a PhD or MD/PhD degree and be familiar with basic techniques in genomic medicine, genomic profiling and computational biology. The candidate will be expected to pursue consistent independent funding (federal and or private funding) to fund research projects. The postdoctoral fellow will work on projects related to cancer genomics and large scale integrated data analysis. The postdoctoral fellow will be trained in state-of-the-art genomics techniques and bioinformatic analysis. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to conduct independent research, contribute to and present results at departmental meetings as well as inter-departmental seminars, scientific forums and national meetings, prepare manuscripts for publication, compile, write and submit reports to superior and other duties as assigned.
The candidate must possess good oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills, be able to multi-task and meet deadlines. Confidence, high motivation and the ability to work independently are absolute requirements.
If interested, please send your curriculum vitae, a brief summary of research experience along with the name and contact information of three (3) references to the contact below.
| | | | | M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or veteran status except where such distinction is required by law. All positions at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center are security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information. Smoke-free and drug-free environment. | | | | Contact: | Lurtese Sherrell-Gardner
Department of Genomic Medicine
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
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Unit 1954
Houston, TX 77030
United States
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