Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC
Postdoctoral Fellow - Hematopoietic Biology & Malignancy
Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Postdoctoral Fellow - Hematopoietic Biology & Malignancy
Join the Komen Graduate Training Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center. The Shengqing (Stan) Gu lab seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow with a strong biomedical research background to join our team.
Overview Our laboratory focuses on understanding how dysregulation of cell‑cell interactions shapes tumor development and drives immune evasion—a key process underlying cancer progression and therapy resistance. Ongoing projects include: modulating cancer antigen presentation to potentiate immunotherapy and mapping the evolutionary trajectories of immune evasion in cancer development. We integrate functional genomics, single‑cell/spatial multi‑omics, cell biology, biochemistry, data mining, machine learning, and mathematical modeling to address these questions.
Responsibilities
Design, perform, and analyze experiments to investigate tumor–immune interactions.
Apply single‑cell, spatial, and computational methods to characterize immune evasion mechanisms.
Integrate multidisciplinary data sets to elucidate mechanisms of antigen presentation and immune evasion.
Publish results in peer‑reviewed journals and present findings at scientific meetings.
Collaborate with experimental and computational colleagues locally and across institutions.
Maintain compliance with institutional policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field (or anticipated completion).
Strong publication record demonstrating technical expertise and scientific independence.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience with functional genomics, single‑cell or spatial omics, and/or computational biology is highly desired.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Additional Application Information Dr. Gu is committed to the professional fulfillment and career advancement of trainees, providing mentorship that supports transition into academia or industry. The position offers access to MD Anderson’s research platforms, including computation clusters, single‑cell and epigenetics cores, flow cytometry and drug screening facilities, and animal colonies.
Stipend follows NIH guidelines (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-23-076.html). Salary will range from $56,484 to $68,604, depending on experience.
Benefits
Zero‑premium medical benefits starting on the first day for trainees working 30+ hours per week.
Dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
Paid education vacation, sick leave, and institutional holidays.
Wellness, fitness, and employee health programs.
Retirement plans and defined‑benefit pension options.
Health Savings Account and dependent‑care reimbursement.
Comprehensive fertility and family‑friendly benefits.
EEO Statement 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 federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. (http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html)
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Overview Our laboratory focuses on understanding how dysregulation of cell‑cell interactions shapes tumor development and drives immune evasion—a key process underlying cancer progression and therapy resistance. Ongoing projects include: modulating cancer antigen presentation to potentiate immunotherapy and mapping the evolutionary trajectories of immune evasion in cancer development. We integrate functional genomics, single‑cell/spatial multi‑omics, cell biology, biochemistry, data mining, machine learning, and mathematical modeling to address these questions.
Responsibilities
Design, perform, and analyze experiments to investigate tumor–immune interactions.
Apply single‑cell, spatial, and computational methods to characterize immune evasion mechanisms.
Integrate multidisciplinary data sets to elucidate mechanisms of antigen presentation and immune evasion.
Publish results in peer‑reviewed journals and present findings at scientific meetings.
Collaborate with experimental and computational colleagues locally and across institutions.
Maintain compliance with institutional policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field (or anticipated completion).
Strong publication record demonstrating technical expertise and scientific independence.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience with functional genomics, single‑cell or spatial omics, and/or computational biology is highly desired.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Additional Application Information Dr. Gu is committed to the professional fulfillment and career advancement of trainees, providing mentorship that supports transition into academia or industry. The position offers access to MD Anderson’s research platforms, including computation clusters, single‑cell and epigenetics cores, flow cytometry and drug screening facilities, and animal colonies.
Stipend follows NIH guidelines (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-23-076.html). Salary will range from $56,484 to $68,604, depending on experience.
Benefits
Zero‑premium medical benefits starting on the first day for trainees working 30+ hours per week.
Dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
Paid education vacation, sick leave, and institutional holidays.
Wellness, fitness, and employee health programs.
Retirement plans and defined‑benefit pension options.
Health Savings Account and dependent‑care reimbursement.
Comprehensive fertility and family‑friendly benefits.
EEO Statement 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 federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. (http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html)
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