Postdoctoral Fellow - Neurosurgery - Research

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Department of Neurosurgery Research under the mentorship of Chibawanye Ene, PhD. The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to a translational research program focused on the biology and treatment of primary brain tumors and brain metastases using clinically relevant experimental models, including representative mouse models.

The postdoctoral fellow will provide technical and scientific support for ongoing studies examining tumor-immune interactions, mechanisms of therapeutic resistance, and determinants of treatment response in neuro-oncology. A major focus of the laboratory will investigate how radiation therapy may be strategically integrated with immunotherapeutic approaches, including immune checkpoint inhibitors and cellular immunotherapy, to improve outcomes for patients with brain tumors.

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

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The postdoctoral fellow will receive training and mentoring in translational research focused on primary brain tumors and brain metastases. The postdoctoral fellow will focus on and investigate how radiation therapy may be strategically integrated with immunotherapeutic approaches, including immune checkpoint inhibitors and cellular immunotherapy, to improve outcomes for patients with brain tumors.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The applicant should have a PhD and/or MD as well as peer-reviewed publications or manuscripts under review in internationally recognized journals. A strong background in biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology is also required.

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.