Postdoctoral Fellow - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Konishi Lab)

Postdoctoral Fellow - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Konishi Lab)

08 Jan 2025
Texas, Houston, 77001 Houston USA

Postdoctoral Fellow - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Konishi Lab)

The Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is a one to five-year research fellowship dedicated to the advanced training of fellows focusing on research related to surgical oncology diseases. The goal of the fellowship is to train, and education select fellows in advanced research of multidisciplinary treatment and surgery for challenging disorders and malignancies.LEARNING OBJECTIVESIdentify steps in publishing surgical educational research.Utilize needs assessment to develop novel surgical education materials.Utilize on-line educational platforms to disseminate educational materials.Participate in active IRB protocols in surgical oncology research.Work closely with and observe Colon and Rectal fellows/trainees in their research projects.Learn the process of navigating institutional review board applications.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSThe candidate should have a Ph.D. or M.D. degree in Medicine, Biology, Molecular Biology, or Genetics. The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication; effective judgment and problem solving, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a solid foundation in genetically engineered animal models, microscopy and biochemistry. Expertise in Excel, and other bioinformatics analysis software; strong attention to detail, multi-tasking; and a willingness to learn new technologies.POSITION INFORMATIONMD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000 (https://trainees.mdanderson.org/apply/mdaPostdoctoralFellowStipendFY24.pdf) . depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits (https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility) , including medical, dental, paid time off (https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html) , retirement (https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs) , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition02/01/2025

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    JC53233620
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  • Full-time
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  • Hiring Company
    MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • Date
    2025-01-08
  • Deadline
    2025-03-09
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