Dr. Jo Ishizawa, Assistant Professor in the Section of Molecular Hematology & Therapy, Department of Leukemia at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, invites applications for a postdoctoral position. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with technical expertise, particularly in molecular biology, and a strong interest in developing novel cancer therapies to conduct a project for developing novel molecular-based therapy for hematologic malignancies.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The applicant will conduct research on mitochondrial biology, cell death pathways, and mechanisms of drug resistance in leukemia stem cells through a combinatorial strategy of gene editing, gene/protein expression, proteome/metabolome, and in vitro and in vivo response assessment of investigational drugs in leukemia models.
The goal is to understand the functions of cell death regulators (particularly ferroptosis), mitochondrial proteins/metabolites, and leukemia microenvironmental regulators in drug resistance.

The researcher will present scientific results in project meetings, national and international conferences, and high-impact scientific publications.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate is a well-trained molecular and cell biologist Ph.D. with expertise in the following areas of discipline: molecular cloning, CRISPR/Cas9-based gene editing, OMICs analyses, multi-color flow cytometry, and/or mouse work. Molecular biology skills are highly desirable.

The applicant enjoys data- and hypothesis-driven research and promotes scientific collaboration within the research group, and will have excellent written and spoken (English) communication skills. The candidate should have one or more publications as a first author.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for this fellow postdoctoral position via SLATE.
Please ensure that your initial application is submitted and that all required initial documents, including your CV and other relevant items, are uploaded to your account profile.

FACULTY MENTOR
Jo Ishizawa, PhD