Job Title:     Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Number:     4009596
Date Posted:     07/13/2011

Job Description
One or two positions are available to develop innovative therapeutics and to understand the underlying mechanism. The available projects include the following. Project One: study how the genetic mutation of a transporter gene causes IL12-induced toxicity. Project two: use sonoporation (ultrasound novo5500) for delivering tumor targeted gene and analyze the efficacy and toxicity towarding IND filing (background with pathology and understanding GLP operation are preferred). Project three: analyze why wsx1 (IL27 receptor) is overexpressed in certain type of tumor cells and how the upregulation is induced. Project four: targeted gene therapy against brain tumors (requiring experience in brain glioma generation). Each postdoc will be assigned two projects, one for your own career and one for the laboratory. Experience in animal handling is essential and experience with brain tumors will be preferred. Also prefer new fellows who are looking for their first postdoc positions. For oversea applications, only J1 visa is offered.
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on 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 M. D. Anderson Cancer Center are security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information. Smoke-free and drug-free environment.
Contact:     Li
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Email: sli4mdanderson.org
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