Nicholas Navin

The Department of Systems Biology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, is inviting applications for open faculty positions at the assistant and associate professor levels. This is an exceptional opportunity for scientists to establish hybrid laboratories at the interface of cancer biology, technology development, and data science. The department is renowned for its interdisciplinary research environment, integrating technology development, bioengineering, computational biology, and systems biology to address major questions in cancer research, such as premalignant progression, metastatic dissemination, and therapeutic resistance. Faculty members in the department utilize multi-omic approaches, including single cell and spatial genomics, to study the interaction of genotypes and phenotypes. The department supports hybrid labs with equal efforts in computational and experimental biology, offering state-of-the-art laboratory and office space. There is a strong emphasis on developing new technologies, such as single cell multi-omics, spatial genomics, liquid biopsy assays, and CRISPR screens. The Single Cell Genomics Core provides cutting-edge technologies to the research community, and the department fosters a highly collaborative, team-science environment with strong clinical and basic science interactions. Applicants should hold a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in a relevant field and have at least two years of postdoctoral training with an outstanding publication record. For candidates in data science and modeling, impactful experience may be prioritized over traditional training length. Successful candidates are expected to establish an independent, extramurally funded research program that complements existing strengths in the department. MD Anderson offers generous research laboratory space, startup packages, and opportunities for additional recruitment awards from the Cancer Research and Prevention Institute of Texas (CPRIT). Faculty can participate in and recruit from excellent training and mentoring programs for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. To apply, candidates should prepare a single PDF including their CV, a research plan (maximum three pages), three full-length research papers, and contact information for references. Applications should be emailed to [email protected]. There is no fixed deadline; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information about the department and its research areas, visit the department's website . Keywords: systems biology, cancer biology, technology development, data science, single cell genomics, spatial genomics, bioengineering, computational biology, multi-omics, CRISPR screens.