A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Xinxin Song, M.D., Ph.D., in the Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The Song Lab studies mechanisms of regulated cell death, cancer drug resistance, and tumor-microenvironment interactions, with an emphasis on KRAS-mutant cancers. Current projects include ferroptosis and cell-death crosstalk, mechanisms of resistance to KRAS-targeted therapies, and strategies to improve tumor immunogenicity and therapeutic response. The laboratory uses multidisciplinary approaches including biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, genetics, next-generation sequencing, drug screening, and animal models.

Candidates must hold a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree in cancer biology, molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or a related field. Strong experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques is required, including mammalian cell culture, Western blotting, gene knockdown or knockout, microscopy, and functional cellular assays. Experience with mouse tumor models, organoids, bioinformatics, RNA sequencing, proteomics, or spatial biology is desirable but not required. Candidates should have a strong publication record or clear evidence of research productivity, good communication, organizational, and scientific writing skills, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and strong motivation, reliability, and a genuine interest in cancer research.

Information on our postdoctoral training program, benefits, and a virtual tour can be found at http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/postdocs. 

Interested individuals should send a CV, statement of interests, and a list of three references to:  

Xinxin Song, M.D., Ph.D.

Xinxin.Song@UTSouthwestern.edu

Song Lab website

Faculty profile

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/