Postdoctoral Associate
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7291537 (Ref:20909-en_US)
Posted: October 30, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Boeynaems lab seeks a postdoctoral associate to study protein condensation is implicated in the etiology of neurodegenerative disease and brain cancer. The work includes cell culture, microscopy and high-throughput genetic screening.
Job Duties
- Designs and conducts high-throughput genetic screens, including library design, cloning, screening (FACS- or microscopy-based), sequencing and analysis.
- Collects and compiles data with appropriate metadata, and analyses using appropriate statistical methods, and according to rigorous data standards.
- Conducts literature searches and summarizes information needed for particular studies.
- Prepares experimental results for written publication and oral presentation.
- Assists the group leader in writing of publications and grants.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong background in molecular or cellular biology, or biophysics.
- Highly self-motivated with outstanding experimental skills.
- Able to think independently but also work well in a team.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
