If you are passionate about cutting-edge cancer research, join the Denicourt Lab at UTHealth Houston, where we are pioneering studies on RNA modifications and their role in translational reprogramming in cancer. Our lab is dedicated to uncovering the molecular mechanisms by which dysregulation in RNA modifications drives tumorigenesis.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees   Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)  The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!  Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

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Free financial and legal counseling  Free mental health counseling services  Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs  Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.  Resources for child and elder care  Plus many more! 

Position Summary:

About the Position: We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow to join our dynamic team. The Lab focuses on dissecting the roles of tRNA and rRNA modifying enzymes that are deregulated in cancer. Our research aims to elucidate how these enzymes and the modifications they catalyze influence mRNA translation programs and contribute to cancer progression. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that have the potential to uncover novel therapeutic targets.

A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.

Position Key Accountabilities:

   Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
2.    Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
3.    Reads and evaluates literature.
4.    Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
5.    Have strong written and oral communication skills.
6.    Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

•  Conduct independent research on RNA modifications and their impact on cancer.
•  Utilize advanced molecular biology techniques to study tRNA and rRNA
modifying enzymes.
•  Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists to advance our
understanding of translational reprogramming in cancer.
•  Present research findings at national and international conferences.

Minimum Education:

Doctoral/Terminal Degree

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Preferred :

•  PhD in cell biology, molecular biology or biochemistry.
•  Strong background in RNA biology and cancer research.
•  Excellent communication and writing skills with a proven track record of research
productivity.
•  Experience with rodent animal models and tissue culture techniques highly
desirable, but not required.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.