Job Information
MD Anderson Cancer Center Postdoctoral Fellow - Applied Cancer Science Institute in MDA-On-Site, United States
The post-doctoral fellow will be embedded within the Structural Chemistry group in the Therapeutics Discovery Division. The position is designed to provide the experience needed to operate as a key member of a drug discovery project team at the program's conclusion. The fellow will perform and analyze calculations and attend and present results at project team meetings.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The post-doctoral fellow will learn how to a) provide computational chemistry support to drug discovery project teams, b) design novel molecules using structure and ligand-based techniques, c) interface with structural biologists and medicinal chemists, d) communicate insights from molecular modeling to a diverse team of scientists, and e) perform independent computational research aimed at improving design of novel molecules.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Biophysics, Theoretical/Computational Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson follows the NIH stipend levels as outlined by the Kirchstein - NRSA (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-23-076.html) . This full-time trainee position will provide a salary of $69,840.
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 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
Jason Cross, PHD