BACKGROUND

The Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA is seeking a postdoctoral fellow. The individual will work on cutting edge cancer related research projects at one of the top ranked cancer hospitals in the World. MD Anderson Cancer Center has topped U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Cancer Hospitals" ranking many times in the last several years. We offer a rich and creative environment where independent research is encouraged.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The work involves computational analysis and no wet lab experience is required. The candidate must be proficient in programming and writing scientific articles. The postdoctoral fellow will analyze data from a multitude of genomic platforms, including sequencing, RNA, miRNA and protein expression, DNA methylation, mutations and copy number variations. The work is not limited to one cancer type, but spans multiple cancers and involves a diverse range of bioinformatics analyses. We are especially involved in the prestigious project The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), the largest cancer research project at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and other new Center for Cancer Genomics projects from the NCI. The position promises participation in such high profile ventures.

REQUIREMENTS

PhD in any of the basic sciences. Candidates must be proficient in programming in languages such as R, Matlab, Perl, Python and/or Java/Java Script. Basic biology and statistics knowledge is expected.

PREFERENCES

An advanced understanding of cancer biology is not required, however, knowledge of genetics and cell biology is preferred.

LOCALE

Houston, Texas, USA

COMPENSATION

Very competitive salary and benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may send an introductory email with an attached CV to Dr. Rehan Akbani at rakbani[at]mdanderson.org

POLICY

M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the 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.