Job Openings
Postdoctoral Fellow: Mathematical
Modeling of Nanoparticle/Cell Interaction.
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join a
collaborative team of basic and translational research scientists
interested in the application of nanotechnology to biomedical sciences.
The team involves multiple investigators from The University of Texas
Health Science Center – Houston; The University of Texas MD Anderson
Cancer Center; Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine, four
leading institutions in the Texas Medical Center, with the aim of
unraveling the biological and biophysical mechanisms regulating the
cellular internalization and intracellular trafficking of nanoparticles
to be used for the delivery of therapeutic and imaging agents.
The successful applicant will develop new multiscale mathematical
models and improve existing software for studying the internalization
behavior of nanoparticles as a function of their size, shape and
surface properties. He/She will work in close collaboration with
experimentalists (tumor and vascular biologists, physicists and
chemists) to validate/refine the mathematical models and help in
designing new experiments and in-vitro assays. The research activity
will be developed in the newly established Dept. of Nanomedicine and
Biomedical Engineering within the Medical School of The University of
Texas Health Science Center – Houston.
A PhD in Biomedical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, Physics, Material
Science, Theoretical Biology or a related field, exceptional scholarly
record, intellectual maturity and independence as well as excellent
teamwork and communications skills are required. Substantial expertise
in particle methods (Molecular Dynamics, Dissipative Particle
Dynamics,…) and in developing hybrid Particle/Continuum models is
highly desired.
To apply, send a CV, a one-page research statement, and names of three
referees to Prof. Paolo Decuzzi at Paolo.Decuzzi@uth.tmc.edu.
The review of applications will begin immediately.
Postdoctoral Fellow: Modeling the
Transport of Nanoparticles in the Authentic
Vasculature.
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join a
collaborative team of basic and translational research scientists
interested in the application of nanotechnology to biomedical sciences.
The team involves multiple investigators from The University of Texas
Health Science Center – Houston; The University of Texas MD Anderson
Cancer Center; Rice University; The University of Texas at Austin and
Harvard Medical School with the aim of studying alterations in
multi-scale transport in solid tumors. This activity will fall within
the research initiative on “PS-OC” (Physical Sciences in Oncology)
recently launched by the US National Cancer Institute.
The successful applicant will develop new multiscale mathematical
models and improve existing software for studying the dynamics of
nanoparticles in the authentic vasculature as a function of their size,
shape and surface properties. He/She will work in close collaboration
with experimentalists (vascular biologists, physicists, chemists) to
validate/refine the mathematical models and help in designing new
experiments. The research activity will be developed in the newly
established Dept. of Nanomedicine and Biomedical Engineering within the
Medical School of The University of Texas Health Science Center –
Houston.
A PhD in Biomedical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, Theoretical
Biology or a related field, exceptional scholarly record, intellectual
maturity and independence as well as excellent teamwork and
communications skills are required. Substantial expertise in developing
hybrid models (Particle-based/Continuum mechanics) for fluid flow and
mass transport is strongly desired. Expertise in imaging analysis and
geometric reconstruction will be also considered.
To apply, send a CV, a one-page research statement, and names of three
referees to Prof. Paolo Decuzzi at Paolo.Decuzzi@uth.tmc.edu.
The review of applications will begin immediately.
Postdoctoral fellow positions (new
graduates or experienced):
We are seeking enthusiastic candidates at different levels who are
interested in developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic methods to
treat cancer, cardiovascular disease and other human diseases using
nanotechnology. The successful candidate must have expertise and
experience in the specified areas and be willing to work as a team
member in a multi-disciplinary and fast-paced environment. Please send
resume to freddie.fegans@uth.tmc.edu.
Postdoctoral Fellow 1: Expert in
Hemorrhagic Conditions
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join an
intensely collaborative team of basic and translational research
scientists interested in application of nanotechnology to fields
related to blood coagulation research, encompassing vascular biology,
hemostasis, hemorrhagic and thrombotic conditions across a broad
spectrum of vascular disorders and in the development of strategies,
methods, or nanotechnology based treatments. Specific areas of interest
include blood coagulation reaction mechanisms,
biochemical/biophysical/x-ray structural characterizations of
protein-protein, and protein-membrane interactions, dynamics and
proteomics of the blood coagulation/fibrinolytic systems,
platelet/megakaryocyte biology. Experience in the fields of platelets
structure function, biosynthesis of cellular components and cellular
metabolism, and mechanisms of enzyme action, regulation, activation and
inhibition as well as of animal models of thrombotic and hemorrhagic
conditions is desirable.
Successful applicants will work in a well-funded lab that is located at
the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. The lab
focuses on clinical applications of nanotechnology and translational
research. Motivated applicants with a PhD in cellular and molecular
biology, biomedical engineering, or a related field are encouraged to
apply. The ideal applicant will be able to work independently,
supervise others in the lab, and be highly skilled in lab techniques.
Please send resume to tong.sun@uth.tmc.edu
Postdoctoral Fellow in the
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas M. D.
Anderson Cancer Center
The Alliance for Nanohealth at Houston invites applications
for postdoctoral fellows in nanotechnology and imaging sciences.
Specific research topic includes development of multi-stage
nanostructures for cancer diagnosis and therapy, and nanodevices for
imaging treatment responses. Candidates should posses a PhD degree in
material science or biomedical engineering. Experiences in the
synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials are required. A
combination of skills in molecular imaging and relevant analytical
methods (e.g. HPLC, NMR, MS, TEM) will be a plus. Send resume and names
of 3 references to: Dr. Chun Li, Department of Experimental Diagnostic
Imaging, Box 59, U. T. M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe
Blvd., Houston, Texas, 77030; e-mail: cli@mdanderson.org. The University
of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Smoke-free and drug-free environment.
Students:
1. We have open positions for Ph.D. graduate students looking for tutorial or thesis research opportunities in cancer biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, computer science and mathematical modeling, mechanical engineering.
2. We have open position for undergraduate students to work as summer interns in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemistry and biology.
Please send resume to freddie.fegans@uth.tmc.edu.
Research Assistant Sr. - Animal Study
Coordinator (experienced candidates with a Bachelor degree
at minimum, Master degree preferred):
Designs, organizes, executes, and interprets the results of complex in
vivo experiments with experimental animals with a focus in mice and
rats. Performs limited bench work and cell culture. Serves as a lead in
animal research in the Division of Nanomedicine. Designs, organizes,
executes, and interprets the results of complex in vivo experiments
with experimental animals with a focus in mice and rats. Performs
limited bench work and cell culture. Serves as a lead in animal
research in the Division of Nanomedicine. Apply
here.

