The post-doctoral research fellow will execute research projects under the supervision of a principal investigator, with a focus on developing skills to transition the trainee from mentored research to independent research This. position will support research projects in varied areas of biology and biomedical or related scientific fields. These responsibilities include assistance in putting together research protocols and database build. Constructs, assembles and operates equipment as requested. Research is clinically focused with abstracting information from clinical records required. Records and evaluates data in accordance with methods requested. Our group has two areas of research focus: 1) imaging (MR/PET) biomarkers of response to oncologic therapy, and 2) epidemiologic cohort studies of women with cervical cancer living with HIV in Zambia. We have a specific interest in finding an individual who is particularly interested in global health and building their expertise in this area. *LEARNING OBJECTIVES* • Perform experiments in support of clinical research projects including abstracting data from Epic and coding into redcap or similar databases, writing protocols, manuscripts. • Order centralized supplies, monitor expenses, and communicate cost-effective alternatives. • Organize and develop training to ensure that research group members have current knowledge of specialized procedures. • Help orient and train new staff or students with possible supervision of younger trainees on projects that the postdoc is working on. • Functions in a separate and independent manner in the design and initiation of research projects. Presents findings of research projects to professional groups and prepares scientific documents for publication. • Monitors and assists with management of budgets associated with assigned research projects and protocols. • Establishes, cultivates and maintains working relationships and contacts with internal and community constituents, healthcare facilities and other entities to develop and facilitate collaborative partnerships. • Interfaces with and supports community advisory group/s and other collaborators. • Directs efforts for engaging community members, including coalition building, facilitating advisory groups, recruiting research participants, and developing partnerships for projects. • Perform analyses using Stata or R or equivalent • Other duties may also be assigned All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations. *ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS* Education Required: MD, PhD or equivalent doctorate Experience Required: Experience in scientific or experimental research work doctoral degree Preferred: With preferred degree, two or more years of required experience *POSITION INFORMATION* MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a [salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000](https://trainees.mdanderson.org/apply/mdaPostdoctoralFellowStipendFY24.pdf). depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent [benefits](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility), including medical, dental, [paid time off](https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html), [retirement](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs), tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. [http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html](http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html)