美国德克萨斯大学安德森癌症中心博士后职位

　　美国德克萨斯大学安德森癌症中心博士后职位

　　Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in the Taniguchi Lab

　　Position Summary: The Radiation and Pancreatic Cancer Biology laboratory of Dr. Cullen Taniguchi at the University of Texas at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX is looking for a postdoctoral fellow for a NIH/NCI-funded project that seeks to protect the intestine from radiation injury.  This science has implications for oncology treatments (pancreatic and liver cancers) and nuclear countermeasures (medical response to a terrorist attack or nuclear accident). The successful candidate will have significant experience in intestinal stem cell biology or radiation biology/physics. Experience with molecular biology, histology and tissue preparation, cell biology, and mouse modeling are very helpful but not required.

　　For more information please, visit TaniguchiLab.org or our MDACC website https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/labs/taniguchi-laboratory.html)

　　What we offer:

　　?    Training and expertise in radiation biology, intestinal stem cell biology and pancreatic cancer.

　　?    A stimulating environment with freedom to develop new research directions.

　　?    Supportive mentorship for multi-faceted career development and opportunities tailored towards individual career goals.

　　?    A fun, hard-working and supportive lab that practices team-based science

　　?    The chance to live in Houston, a dynamic and diverse metropolis with tons of culture, a vibrant food scene, and championship sports teams!

　　What we’re looking for:

　　?    Ideally someone who is less than one year out from completing their PhD, though we will consider candidates with all levels of experience.

　　?    An enthusiastic and ambitious individual with a strong interest in our research and laboratory environment.

　　?    Fearlessness in learning new techniques and designing projects independently.

　　?    Strong verbal and written communication skills.

　　?    Willingness to apply for applicable postdoctoral fellowships and eagerness to take advantage of other career development opportunities.

　　?    Interest in working with junior lab members and summer undergraduates.

　　Start date: Immediately or upon mutual agreement.

　　Application materials (important to follow directions)

　　·         Cover letter outlining relevant expertise and scientific interests pertinent to our lab and your future projects. This letter will be a way to assess your thought process and writing skills.

　　·         Updated CV/Biosketch

　　·         Contact information for three references

　　Please email these three items to:  ctaniguchi@mdanderson.org