Job Information
MD Anderson Cancer Center Postdoctoral Fellow - Genetics- Aballay's Lab in Houston, Texas
The Aballay laboratory has several exciting projects related to the cell-non-autonomous control of immune and stress pathways, including the study of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) in the control of immune homeostasis, and the study of host-pathogen interactions.
A position is available for a Postdoc in neural gut signaling and neural control of inflammation.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The candidate will be trained to execute a variety of genetic, genomic, proteomic, pharmacologic, and cell biology approaches to clarify the role of the nervous system in the regulation of immune and stress pathways.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The candidate should have a Ph.D. degree with a strong publication record.
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
Please also send your CV and a letter of interest to Dr. Aballay at aaballay@mdanderson.org, after you have formally applied.
POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000 . depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. MD Anderson trainee compensation also includes:
-Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for trainees who work 30 or more hours per week
-Group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage
-Paid education, vacation, and sick leave
-Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
-Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
-Employer-paid life, AD&D, and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
-Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
-Fertility benefits
-State of Texas longevity pay
-Extensive wellness, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups
FACULTY MENTOR
Alejandro Aballay, PhD