The Aballay laboratory has several exciting projects related to the cell-non-autonomous control of immune and stress pathways, including the study of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) in the control of immune homeostasis, and the study of host-pathogen interactions.

A position is available for a Postdoc in neural gut signaling and neural control of inflammation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The candidate will be trained to execute a variety of genetic, genomic, proteomic, pharmacologic, and cell biology approaches to clarify the role of the nervous system in the regulation of immune and stress pathways.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The candidate should have a Ph.D. degree with a strong publication record.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

Please also send your CV and a letter of interest to Dr. Aballay at aaballay@mdanderson.org, after you have formally applied.

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 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 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

Alejandro Aballay, PhD