Postdoctoral Fellow - Cancer Biology

Position Summary

A full‑time postdoctoral fellow position is available in Dr. Kathleen McAndrews laboratory in the Department of Cancer Biology.

The McAndrews lab is focused on determining how genetic and therapeutic stresses impact tissue repair as well as cancer progression and therapy resistance. Our lab aims to understand how cells in the tumor microenvironment are co‑opted to promote repair, tumor growth, and therapy resistance to identify potential protective functions of the microenvironment and unveil therapeutic vulnerabilities.

The postdoctoral fellow will perform mouse genetics experiments coupled with in‑vitro and in‑vivo mechanistic studies, document and present findings, write manuscripts and fellowship applications. All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

• Develop the ability to independently conceive, design, and execute research projects that address important biological questions and unmet clinical needs.
• Gain expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation across diverse genomic, molecular, and biochemical platforms.
• Learn to integrate mechanistic and translational research approaches to identify novel therapeutic vulnerabilities.
• Develop strong scientific communication skills through manuscript preparation, grant writing, and presentation of research findings.
• Acquire the skills necessary to transition to an independent research career in academia, industry, or related biomedical fields.

• PhD or MD/PhD in biomedical sciences field.
• The appointee recently (within three years) completed their education (doctorate) or completed previous postdoctoral experience or graduate medical education.
• The appointment is substantial full‑time research or scholarship.
• The appointment is preparatory for a full‑time academic and/or research career.
• The appointment is not part of a clinical training program.
• Hands‑on experience with cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and mouse experiments, including proficient mouse handling.
• Strong interest in understanding tissue microenvironment biology and a desire to tackle a major problem of great significance.
• Bioinformatics experience is a plus.

• MD Anderson offers full‑time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000, depending on experience.
• Postdoctoral fellows are appointed for periods of one year and renewed at the discretion of the faculty mentor.
• Excellent benefits include medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
• Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance, or regulatory requirements.
• The position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, requiring routine reviews and screening.

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 or 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.