Postdoctoral Fellow - Neurosurgery - Research

Postdoctoral Fellow - Neurosurgery - Research

A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the department of Neurosurgery under the mentorship of Joseph McCarty, PhD. The position focuses on basic and translational research related to brain tumor cell biology and mouse models of primary and metastatic brain cancer, with particular emphasis on the brain microenvironment, including studies of how tumor cells interact with the neurovascular unit and blood‑brain barrier.

$64,000.00/yr – $76,000.00/yr

All duties are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

The postdoc will receive training and mentoring in the use of mouse models and in vitro culture systems to study cell adhesion and signaling pathways involved in tumor cell–stromal cell interactions. Biochemical, molecular, genetic, and cell biological techniques will also be emphasized.

• PhD and/or MD
• Peer‑reviewed publications or manuscripts under review in internationally recognized journals
• Strong background in biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology

MD Anderson offers full‑time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000, depending on years of postgraduate experience. Benefits include medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and recognition.

Full‑time

Research, Analyst, Information Technology

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.