Postdoctoral Fellowship in DNA Repair
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Location: SMITHVILLE, TX
Job Number: 7052366
Posting Date: Aug 7, 2018
Application Deadline: Sep 6, 2018
Job Description
A funded postdoctoral fellowship is available in the laboratory of Dr. Richard Wood at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Research on mechanisms of DNA repair and DNA polymerases will be carried out in the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis in Smithville. The department (near Austin, TX) is one of MD Anderson’s largest and most successful fundamental research departments. For more information, see the laboratory website:https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/labs/wood-laboratory.html
MD Anderson offers many benefits and career training opportunities for postdoctoral fellows:
https://www.mdanderson.org/education-training/clinical-research-training/postdoctoral-training.html
Requirements:
Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. degree in biochemistry or a highly related field, one or more first-authored publications in highly regarded scientific journals, and proven proficiency in written and spoken English. Experience with mammalian cell culture and protein purification is an advantage.
Application process:
Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, statement of research interest and the contact information of three references to Dr. Richard Wood (rwood@mdanderson.org) with the subject line “Postdoc Application in DNA Repair”.
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or veteran status except where such distinction is required by law. All positions at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center are security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information. Smoke-free and drug-free environment.
