BACKGROUND

Postdoctoral position available in Computational Systems Biology at the Department of Molecular Therapeutics (soon to become Department of Systems Biology) at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
http://www.mdanderson.org/departments/molether/

We will be focusing on mapping and modeling networks involved in cellular decision making (apoptosis, polarization, differentiation).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Current projects include, but are not limited to, biological data mining to assemble large-scale signaling networks, analysis of network topology and computational/mathematical modeling of bio-molecular network dynamics.

REQUIREMENTS

A Ph.D. in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline is required. Motivated biologists, biochemists, geneticists may also apply.

PREFERENCES

A good understanding of biological databases and experimental techniques is also desired.

LOCALE

The mission of the UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is "to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public".

COMPENSATION

$37,000 and up plus benefits, depending on experience

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a detailed CV, a letter describing your current interests, and the names and email addresses of at least three references to:

mdacc.job001[at]gmail.com

or:

Gábor Balázsi, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Molecular Therapeutics - Unit 950
UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
7435 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77054
Tel. +1-713-834-6157
Fax +1-713-563-4235
http://www.mdanderson.org/departments/molether/

DEADLINE

Open until filled