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    Postdoctoral Fellow - Houston, United States - MD Anderson Cancer Center

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    Computational Postdoctoral Fellow


    We are recruiting motivated and talented individuals with expertise in next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis to join the laboratory of Dr.

    Angela Ting. The Ting Lab focuses on epigenetic regulation in both healthy and disease contexts. We have pioneered NGS-based DNA methylome assay and analytical methods. We have successfully applied these tools to studying genome-wide changes in DNA methylation patterns in human diseases.

    In addition to mapping the epigenetic mark, we are also working on understanding the functional consequences of these aberrant patterns and the molecular mechanisms that initiate and propagate such abnormal features.


    LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    • Conduct research on cancer epigenetics
    • Plan, organize, perform, and monitor daily project protocols
    • Collect, prepare, and maintain required research documentation
    • Prepare and present research progress and results

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
    Applicant must be recent M.D. or Ph.
    D. graduate. Prior experience in the areas of transcription regulation, RNA biology, single cell/spatial gene expression, and genome architecture are preferred. Strong coding capabilities in R, C++, Python, and/or other common computer languages are essential.


    POSITION INFORMATION
    MD Anderson follows the NIH stipend levels as outlined by the Kirchstein - NRSA ) . This full-time trainee position will provide a salary between $56,484 to $68,604, dependent upon the years of postgraduate experience.


    MD Anderson offers compensated trainees:

    • Paid medical benefits (zero premium) starting on 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 definedbenefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
    • Employer paid life, AD&D and an illnessrelated 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


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