Postdoctoral Associate

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7291537 (Ref.No. 20909-en_US)
Posted: 1 month ago

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.

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