Postdoctoral Fellow - Hematopoietic Biology & Malignancy

at  MD Anderson Cancer Center

A Postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Hematopoietic Biology and Malignancy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, United States. This position reports to Dr. Shengqing (Stan) Gu in the Department of Hematopoietic Biology and Malignancy.
The Shengqing (Stan) Gu lab at MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow with a strong biomedical research background to join our team. We are interested in enhancing the efficacy of cancer therapies, especially immunotherapy, by modulating cell-cell interactions. To achieve this goal, we integrate various cutting-edge experimental and computational approaches in the areas of functional genomics, single cell/spatial multi-omics, data mining, machine learning, and mathematical modeling, among others. More research details can be found at: https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/labs/gu-laboratory.html

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The incoming fellow will receive training and conduct research at the broad intersection of cancer immunology and computational biology, which will help build a strong portfolio for their future career development. The fellow will work closely with local experimental and/or computational collaborators in seeking to enhance the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy, such as by modulating cancer antigen presentation. The fellow will also benefit from collaborations with former colleagues of Dr. Gu at many institutes.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Highly motivated individuals with a Ph.D. in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related areas are encouraged to apply. A proven track record of publications and excellent written and oral communication skills are required. We strive to create and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

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