What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Fellow - IMM, Center for Translational Cancer Research position at UTHealth Houston?
Institute of Molecular Medicine - Function of Seven-transmembrane Receptors in Colorectal Cancer and Cancer Stem Cells
Overview
Supported by NIH/NCI, a position is available for a postdoctoral researcher to study the function and signaling mechanism of seven-transmembrane receptors in colorectal cancer and cancer stem cells. The successful candidate will also help lead the development and evaluation of unique antibody-drug conjugates to target cancer stem cell plasticity using cancer cell lines and patient-derived xenograft organoid models. The position is in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment in the Institute of Molecular Medicine (https://www.uth.edu/imm/) at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
2. Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
3. Reads and evaluates literature.
4. Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
5. Have strong written and oral communication skills.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
A Ph.D. in molecular and cellular biology, cancer biology, experimental therapeutics, or a relevant field. Expertise in molecular cloning, cell culture, protein expression, western blot, and xenograft tumor models is essential. Experience with animal orthotopic models and organoid cultures is preferred, but not required. The candidate should be highly motivated, able to work independently, and demonstrate excellent communication and writing skills.
Minimum Education:
Doctoral/Terminal Degree
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
