Postdoctoral positions are available immediately to work in the area of DNA damage repair and cancer biology. The lab focuses on the roles of tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes in DNA repair and other pathways involved in tumor initiation, progression and metastasis. The approaches we take range from mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, biochemistry to mouse genetics. We are also conducting large-scale proteomic studies for the identification of new components involved in various signal transduction pathways.

We are seeking candidates who are self-motivated and career-oriented to join an exciting highly interactive research team. UT MD Anderson is ranked No. 1 in cancer care in the United States by the U.S.News and World Report’s “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. It ranks 1^st in the number of awarded grants from National Cancer Institute. It offers active graduate and postdoctoral training programs and the unmatched scientific environment of the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest biomedical center.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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 MD Anderson Cancer Center are security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information in a smoke-free and drug-free environment.

Highly motivated and energetic candidates are encouraged to contact me by e-mail at jchen8@mdanderson.org or letter to:

Dr. Junjie Chen

Professor and Chair

Department of Experimental Radiation Oncology

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Boulevard - Unit 66 (Room Y3.6006)
Houston, Texas 77030