The focus of the program is to explore novel strategies for immunoprevention of estrogen receptor-negative (ER-) breast cancer. Based on our previous and recent studies, we hypothesize that vitamin E administration, via reinforcing dendritic activation and antigen presentation, can enhance immunoprevention of ER- breast cancer by cancer vaccines. The postdoc will test novel strategies, including vitamin E administration via local and/or systemic delivery, combined with cancer vaccines to improve immunoprevention in ER- breast cancer mouse models.

All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
-Use multidiscipline approaches to decipher molecular and cellular mechanisms that are critical for inducing potent immune responses against ER- breast cancer cells. Successful completion of this research will allow translation of the key findings to clinical trials and develop safe and effective ways to prevent ER- breast cancer in women.
-Record scientific findings in a written format for publication in the high-impact scientific peer-reviewed journal and verbally present results to research personnel in our department seminar.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
PhD in one of the natural sciences or related field or Medical degree.

POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000. depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition Apply