Postdoctoral Fellow - Radiation Oncology - Research

The Postdoctoral Fellow will support the Ocular Oncology and Head & Neck Brachytherapy Outcomes Program through clinical and translational research involving ocular brachytherapy, ocular proton therapy, and HDR brachytherapy. Under faculty mentorship, the fellow will contribute to study design, data analysis, outcomes research, manuscript preparation, and scientific presentations while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based care and improve patient outcomes.

All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Knowledge of clinical and translational research methodologies, outcomes research, and medical terminology.
Ability to independently design, conduct, and analyze clinical research studies.
Expertise in reviewing, interpreting, and synthesizing data from complex clinical datasets and medical records.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in statistical methods, data analysis software, and research database management.
Ability to develop manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and grant-related materials for scientific dissemination.
Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple research initiatives and deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary research teams.
Demonstrated ability to work independently under faculty mentorship while contributing to a productive scholarly research environment.
Commitment to professional development, scientific integrity, and advancement toward an independent research career.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
For an individual to be eligible for a postdoctoral fellow appointment, all of the following conditions must be met:

The appointee recently (within three years) completed their education (doctorate) or completed previous postdoctoral experience or graduate medical education
The appointment is temporary
The appointment involves substantial full-time research or scholarship
The appointment is viewed as preparatory for a full-time academic and/or research career
The appointment is not part of a clinical training program
The appointee works under the supervision of a senior scholar or a department in a university or similar research institution (e.g., national laboratory, National Institutes of Health (NIH), etc.)
The appointee has the freedom to and is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of the appointment

Postdoctoral fellowships are designed to provide intensive laboratory-based research experiences that produce independent investigators. Appointees holding an M.D. degree or equivalent are not permitted to engage in patient care activity.

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. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition

Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.