Postdoctoral Fellow - Genitourinary Medical Oncology - Research

The Panaretakis Laboratory seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to develop clinically actionable liquid biopsy strategies for the longitudinal monitoring of prostate cancer progression. The program focuses on extracellular vesicles to study disease evolution from localized hormone naïve prostate cancer through metastatic bone disease and therapy resistant states. This position integrates clinical cohorts, serial biospecimens, and experimental model systems to enable discovery, validation, and mechanistic interrogation of biomarkers with direct translational relevance.

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

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Gain advanced training in prostate cancer biology across disease states, including bone metastatic progression.
• Develop expertise in extracellular vesicle biology and liquid biopsy assay development.
• Acquire skills in biomarker discovery, analytical validation, and translational deployment.
• Perform longitudinal analyses integrating multi omics liquid biopsy data with clinical outcomes.
• Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration skills within a clinical-translational research setting.
• Develop independence in scientific writing, grant preparation, and oral communication.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in a relevant biomedical discipline.

Preferred candidates will demonstrate:
• Strong interest in prostate cancer progression and bone metastasis
• Experience or strong motivation to work with liquid biopsies, EVs, or circulating biomarkers
• Ability to work with human biospecimens and clinical datasets
• Solid quantitative reasoning and data interpretation skills
• Good scientific writing skills and experience in publishing research articles
• Motivation to pursue an independent research career
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams and communicating scientific findings to diverse audiences.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
The trainee will be mentored by Theocharis Panaretakis, PhD, as well as Dr. Christopher Logothetis, MD with close collaboration with GU oncology clinical and translational faculty, including investigators with expertise in prostate cancer biomarkers, bone metastasis, and longitudinal patient monitoring.

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.