1. Postdoctoral Associate - RNA Splicing
Location: Houston, TX
Job Number: 7137408 (Ref #: 15232-en_US)
Posting Date: Apr 1, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The Kommagani laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Associate. The selected candidate will involve a multi-disciplinary research team to focus on RNA splicing. The specific goals to utilize genomics, biochemical assays and mouse genetics to study the alternative splicing dysregulation and pathogenesis. Candidates with a strong background in RNA biology, animal models, and molecular biology are encouraged to apply.
Job Duties
Plans, directs and conducts research experiments related to RNA biology.
Collects, analyzes, and documents experiment results.
Performs different cell and molecular biology studies using mice and primary cells.
Documents results of experiments and reports to principal investigator.
Conducts literature searches and summarize information for ongoing projects.
Works with other groups as part of collaborations.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in life sciences obtained within the last 2 years.
Experience in cell and molecular biology area with an emphasis on transcription.
Self-motivated, committed and creative.
Understanding of gene transcription and RNA maturation is highly preferred.
Expertise in Biochemical assays and cell-based assays are plus.
Excellent written communication and verbal skills.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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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.
2. Postdoctoral Associate
Location: Houston, TX
Job Number: 7137783 (Ref #: 15302-en_US)
Posting Date: Apr 4, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
A postdoctoral position is available in the Britton laboratory to investigate synthetic biology and microbiome based approaches to prevent and treat human disease. Located within the Alkek Center for Metagenomics and Microbiome Research in the Department of Molecular Virology and Microbiology, the successful applicant will join a team of researchers focused on translating foundational microbiome research into viable therapies in the clinic. Previous work in Gram-positive genetics is required.
Job Duties
Explores synthetic biology approaches to engineer probiotic bacteria to enhance intestinal healing and function.
Participates in CMMR and Departmental seminars.Opportunity to join a vibrant postdoctoral association.
Learns how to cultivate and functionally characterize human microbial communities.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
No experience required.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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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.
3. Postdoctoral Associate
Location: Houston, TX
Job Number: 7138046 (Ref #: 15305-en_US)
Posting Date: Apr 5, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
This is a postdoctoral position to investigate genetic basis of craniofacial abnormalities. Our lab has shown that the Foxi3 transcription factor is implicated in craniofacial microsomia, one of the most common craniofacial defects in humans. The candidate will use transcriptomic and epigenetic analysis to understand the mechanism of Foxi3 in craniofacial development, model human pathogenic variants of Foxi3 in mice, and identify other craniofacial microsomia candidates that are part of the Foxi3 gene regulatory or signaling networks.
Job Duties
Performs experiments using genetically modified mice, keeping a record of all results and compiling data for publication in research articles and for use future grant proposals,
Performs transgenic mouse breeding, colony maintenance and genotyping.
Performs histological analysis of transgenic mice and image capture using fluorescent, confocal and light sheet microscopy.
Performs purification of labeled cranial tissue using flow cytometry.
Prepares bulk and single cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq and CUT&RUN libraries and analysis of sequencing data.
Presents results and prepares manuscripts for publication.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in biomedical sciences.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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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.
4. Postdoctoral Associate
Location: Houston, TX
Job Number: 7138045 (Ref #: 15304-en_US)
Posting Date: Apr 5, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
This is a postdoctoral position to investigate the mechanisms of inner ear regeneration. Our lab has recently shown we can drive hair cell regeneration in the cochlea using transcription factor reprogramming. The candidate will use genetically engineered mice and AAV gene delivery to understand the transcriptional and epigenetic mechanisms of reprogramming in the inner ear, and to develop gene therapy strategies using these approaches.
Job Duties
Performs experiments using genetically modified mice, keeping a record of all results and compiling data for publication in research articles and for use future grant proposals.
Performs transgenic mouse breeding, colony maintenance and genotyping.
Performs histological analysis of transgenic mice and image capture using fluorescent, confocal and light sheet microscopy. AAV gene delivery to the ear.
Performs purification of labeled inner ear tissue using flow cytometry.
Prepares bulk and single cell RNA-seq, ATAC-seq and CUT&RUN libraries and analysis of sequencing data.
Presents results and preparation of manuscripts for publication.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in biomedical sciences.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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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.
5. Postdoctoral Associate
Location: Houston, TX
Job Number: 7138494 (Ref #: 15344-en_US)
Posting Date: Apr 7, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
A Postdoctoral Fellow position available at the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy for motivated and skillful applicants interested in translational immunology and engineered cell therapies of cancer. The main project involves studying cellular and molecular factors correlating with clinical activity of CAR T-cells in patients with refractory cancers and validating these mechanisms in preclinical models of human cancer. The applicant will also be involved in developing the next-generation cellular platform for adoptive cell therapy of cancer.
The Postdoctoral Associate will work in a great team with diverse background and expertise. We support career growth and personal development and provide an excellent collaborative environment with access to cutting edge technologies and models.
Job Duties
Performs analysis of transcriptome and proteome of engineered T-cells and identifies parameters associated with positive clinical outcomes.
Uses genetic tools to overexpress or delete selected genes in target T-cell populations.
Evaluates anti-tumor activity of human lymphocytes in humanized mouse models of human malignancies.
Analyzes literature and develops new hypotheses to test in pilot experiments.
Assists with writing reports and manuscripts and presents at scientific meetings.
Maintains a timely log of experimental notes.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in translational immunology.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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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.
6. Postdoctoral Associate
Location: Houston, TX
Job Number: 7138493 (Ref #: 15342-en_US)
Posting Date: Apr 7, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
A NIH-funded postdoctoral position in Translational Cancer Biology is available in Dr. Loning Fu’s laboratory in the Department of Medicine of Baylor College of Medicine located in the heart of Texas Medical Center (TMC) — the largest medical center in the world. The successful candidate will join our exciting research programs to study the role of circadian dysfunction in obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD) and NAFLD-induced carcinogenesis. The study will use state-of-the-art technologies, including RNA/ChIP-seq, whole genome sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics, and humanized mouse models, to define the mechanism and therapeutic targets of obesity-related liver cancer and test the role of nuclear receptor and neuroendocrine pathways in prevention and treatment of obesity-related liver cancer.
Please submit a cover letter to state research interests, an updated resume, contact information of minimal three references, and copies of previous publications in PDF format.
Job Duties
Works with the PI for hypothesis development and experimental design.
Conducts laboratory experiments including animal studies and in vitro cell culture experiments.
Takes the major responsibility of completing a research projects experimentally.
Collaborates with lab members, clinicians and bioinformaticians in experiments and data analysis.
Participates in data processing, discussion, analysis, reporting, and conference presentations.
Participates in manuscript preparation and publications.
Mentors junior lab technicians and students.
Applies fellowships.
Helps PI with grant writing and competing for research funding.
Participates in departmental and institutional research symposium and retreats
Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD training in molecular and cellular biology, cancer biology, mouse genetics, animal tumor models, and/or epigenetics.
Prior first author publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Excellent communication, time management and teamwork skills.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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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.
7. Postdoctoral Associate
Location: Houston, TX
Job Number: 7138703 (Ref #: 15369-en_US)
Posting Date: Apr 8, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
Dr. Xi Chen's lab studies the unction and mechanism of Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) protein quality control machinery in cancer progression, metastasis and therapy resistance. Research will focus on specializing in ER stress, Unfolded Protein Response (UPR), biochemistry, transgenic and preclinical animal models, cancer biology and immunology.
Specifically, the research targets to study the function and mechanism of Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) protein quality control machinery in cancer progression, metastasis and therapy resistance, with special focus on cancer immunotherapy. The long-term goals are to elucidate the significance and mechanisms of ER proteostasis in cancer progression, metastasis and therapy resistance, and develop mechanism-based novel therapies to overcome therapy resistance and transform cancer to a manageable chronic disease to further study a recently revealed unprecedented role of the IRE1a/XBP1 branch of the UPR in mediating tumor homeostasis and therapy resistance.
Job Duties
Maintains an organized daily electronic laboratory notebook.
Regularly meets with Dr. Tran to discuss their work.
Presents results in professional forums (seminars, meetings, and conferences) .
Publishes findings in peer-reviewed journals.
Performs assigned general laboratory chores.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong background and working knowledge in immunology and cancer biology.
Expertise in animal models and flow cytometry is strongly preferred.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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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.
8. Postdoctoral Associate
Location: Houston, TX
Job Number: 7138783 (Ref #: 15376-en_US)
Posting Date: Apr 9, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The Buffington lab is seeking a self-motivated individual for a postdoctoral associate position within the Center for Precision Environmental Health (CPEH). Dr. Shelly Buffington's research program focuses on how maternal environmental exposures including diet and infection alter offspring neurodevelopmental outcomes and risk for neurodevelopmental disorders. Recently, Dr. Buffington's team discovered that diet-induced disruption of the maternal gut microbiome adversely affects behavioral outcomes across multiple descendant generations (Di Gesù, Matz et al., Cell Rep 2022).
The postdoctoral associate will be involved in multidisciplinary research across neuroscience, microbiology, genomics/sequencing analysis, epigenetics, cell and molecular biology, and preclinical animal models. The individual will also incorporate cutting-edge microscopy techniques on instruments available in the CPEH including super-resolution microscopes. This position is ideal for an individual who has training in molecular biology, -omics techniques, and/or advanced microscopy techniques, and a thorough knowledge of statistical analysis. The position requires work with rodent animal models. The candidate will also contribute to grant and manuscript writing.
Job Duties
Designs, conducts, and carefully documents research experiments, including but not limited to animal husbandry, behavioral experiments, ELISAs, qPCR, and bacteriological culturing.
Evaluates and analyzes data and generates figures using Prism and Adobe.
Defines experimental problems and possible solutions.
Attends and discusses results of experiments in laboratory group meetings
Conducts literature searches, writes manuscripts, and contributes to grant submissions and the occasional journal review.
Trains and supervises less experienced research staff as a senior member in the lab.
Oversees the maintenance of lab equipment and lab environment.
Attends and presents research at annual conferences.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience culturing anaerobic bacteria and using an anaerobic chamber.
Doctoral Degree in Molecular Biology or other Biomedical Sciences.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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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.
9. Postdoctoral Associate- RNA Biology, Cancer Biology
Location: Houston, TX
Job Number: 7139065 (Ref #: 15359-en_US)
Posting Date: Apr 11, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
In the Cheng lab, we strive to understand the fundamental questions of how RNA regulation controls cellular processes in normal biology and in the context of cancer. Working at the interface of RNA splicing and breast cancer biology, our current focus is on regulation of breast cancer metastasis driven by alternative splicing. We use molecular biology, genomics and bioinformatics approaches in conjunction with genetic models and patient samples to discover rules and networks that regulate metastasis and associated processes. We work closely with physician scientists and aim to apply our findings from basic research to the development of prognostic markers and therapeutics for the treatment of breast cancer.
A postdoctoral position is available in the Cheng Lab at Baylor College of Medicine. We are seeking individuals who are interested in RNA binding proteins, RNA regulation, transposon elements, circulating tumor cells, and breast cancer metastasis. Candidates with experience in RNA biology or mouse models are strongly preferred. We employ a wide range of cutting-edge techniques including single-cell RNA sequencing, long-reads sequencing, CRISPR-mediated barcoding, and CTC imaging. We also offer enormous opportunities to conduct wet-lab and dry-lab approaches within the lab. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly-motivated individual to experience research freedom in a highly supportive environment.
Job Duties
Designs and performs laboratory research experiments.
Collects, compiles and analyzes data
Conducts literature searches and summarizes information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
Documents results of experiments.
Selects, evaluates and applies techniques used in routine research.
Prepares manuscripts for publication.
Interprets rules, regulations, and policies for faculty and laboratory personnel and insures compliance.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
RNA Biology or Cancer research experience preferred.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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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.
10. Postdoctoral Associate
Location: Houston, TX
Job Number: 7139064 (Ref #: 15380-en_US)
Posting Date: Apr 11, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
A postdoctoral associate position in Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry is available in the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. The candidate is expected to have a PhD degree in organic chemistry or a related field, and have a strong track record of relevant publications.
The candidate will be a part of a drug discovery program to develop small molecules to block antibiotic resistance and thereby broaden treatment options for bacterial infections.
Job Duties
Designs synthetic routes.
Synthesizes, purifies, and characterizes organic compounds as potential small molecule therapeutics.
Collects, compiles and analyzes experimental data and results.
Maintains lab notebooks and other records, and prepares experimental reports, manuscripts and patents.
Communicates experimental results with the Principal Investigator.
Strictly adheres to lab safety protocols.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong track record of relevant publications.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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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.
11. Postdoctoral Associate- Data Science
Location: Houston, TX
Job Number: 7139063 (Ref #: 15357-en_US)
Posting Date: Apr 11, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
Radiology is seeking an experienced computational scientist to participate in multiple biomedical projects in the Translational Imaging Group. The Translational Imaging Group is matrix-managed, and consists of 5 PI's who are all extramurally funded. The group currently holds 4 NIH grants and several Foundation and Industrial grants. The PostDoc will primarily work on projects for one or more of the PI's, be expected to provide research updates at weekly group meetings and project meetings, and be expected to contribute to the writing of manuscripts and grants as a co-author or contributor as appropriate. The position will be funded for one year initially, with continuation based on performance and availability of funds.
Job Duties
Develops AI algorithms for the classification of images and biomedical data.
Performs pre-clinical and clinical data analysis in support of algorithm development.
Performs validation and testing of algorithms against real world data.
Provides data summaries, figures, and documents parts as directed by PI's and project leaders to assist in the writing of manuscripts and grant applications.
Reviews manuscripts critically prior to submission as part of authorship requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in one of the computational sciences (mathematics, computer science, bioengineering, or related fields).
Developing computational algorithms for AI/ML (2 years).
Clinical data handling experience preferred but not necessary.
Biomedical project experience preferred but not necessary.
Experience collaborating with other scientists (2 years).
Analytical thinking skills.
Project formulation and Problem solving.
Excellent communication skills for communicating research findings in reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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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.
12. Postdoctoral Associate
Location: Houston, TX
Job Number: 7139329 (Ref #: 15402-en_US)
Posting Date: Apr 12, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
A Postdoctoral position in Chemical Biology is available in the TENG laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. The position involves an interdisciplinary group using medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, and molecular cell biology for early-stage drug discovery efforts, with a primary focus on deciphering several targets associated with cancer disease. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in chemical biology, biochemistry, or molecular cell biology, as well as high motivation and creative thinking. The Postdoctoral Associate is expected to work with the team to push the boundaries of cancer research.
Job Duties
Complies with the intellectual property compliance requirements of the College and laboratory.
Acts with integrity with any raw experimental data.
Conducts literature searches and information summaries in a well-organized format.
Performs chemical biology research including but not limited to recombinant protein production and purification, cell culture, biochemical and cell-based assays, and genetic engineering.
Designs advanced experiments and executes protocols.
Helps develop a laboratory culture of urgency and scientific excellence with a focus on therapeutic impact.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven track record in chemical biology, biochemistry, or molecular cell biology.
Ph.D. in biology, biochemistry, chemical biology, molecular cell biology, or other relevant fields.
Exceptional scientific background with a track record of problem solving and delivery.
Expertise in western blotting, ELISA, qPCR, FACS, and cell culture.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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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.
13. Postdoctoral Associate
Location: Houston, TX
Job Number: 7140683 (Ref #: 15452-en_US)
Posting Date: Apr 19, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The postdoctoral candidate will be expected to contribute to the broad research effort in the Texas Children’s Cancer Hstiocytosis and Lymphoma Program Lab. The ideal candidate will conduct laboratory experiments on research projects with focus on immunology, immune disorders, lymphoproliferative disorders and lymphomas. The candidate will keep abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques and developments within area of research; successfully compete for extramural funding from National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Health, Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, and additional foundation grant sources; summarize data and provide supervision and guidance to junior level technicians. In addition to directly performing the proposed immunology and molecular biology experiments, the candidate will coordinate studies with collaborating clinical and translational research teams.
Job Duties
Prepares and conducts laboratory experiments:a range of basic and translational research techniques will include:processing of human and mouse tissues,
maintenance of tissue culture,
maintenance of mouse colonies,
extraction and preparation of nucleic acids and proteins,
flow cytometry and PCR.
Documents result of experiments.
Collects, compiles and analyzes data.
Prepares reports.
Develops presentations and publications.
Participates in grant writing and identification of funding sources.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD degree.
Candidates are expected to have degrees in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
Experience with molecular and cell biology techniques, including qPCR, western blots, Immunohistochemistry, RNAi, mutagenesis, and cell proliferation and migration assays.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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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.
14. Postdoctoral Associate
Location: Houston, TX
Job Number: 7141180 (Ref #: 15503-en_US)
Posting Date: Apr 21, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
Postdoctoral positions in biology are available in the Zhi Tan laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX), an interdisciplinary group using deep learning, computational chemistry, bioinformatics, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, and molecular cell biology to develop novel therapeutics to tackle complex diseases such as cancers. The candidate should have a proven track record in chemical biology, biochemistry, or molecular cell biology, high motivation and creative thinking, as well as the desire to work with the team to push the boundaries of cancer research.
Job Duties
Complies with the intellectual property compliance requirements of the institute and laboratory.
Acts with integrity with any raw experimental data.
Conducts literature searches and information summaries in a well-organized format.
Performs chemical biology and molecular biology experiments including but not limited to recombinant protein production and purification, cell culture, biochemical and cell-based assays, genetic engineering, murine modeling of cancer.
Uses computer-interfaced equipment, robotics, and/or high-technology applications to perform work duties.
Designs advanced experiments and executing protocols.
Documents and presents experimental results in a professional manner.
Participates in collaboration with other biological scientists throughout the academic community.
Helps develop laboratory culture of urgency and scientific excellence with a focus on therapeutic impact.
Prepares and delivers impressive seminar talks as required by the department.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in biology, biochemistry, chemical biology, molecular cell biology, or other relevant fields.
Exceptional scientific background with a track record of problem solving and delivery.
Expertise in western blotting, ELISA, qPCR, FACS, and cell culture.
Strong ability to perform both self-directed and guided research.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
15503
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.
15. Postdoctoral Associate
Location: Houston, TX
Job Number: 7141415 (Ref #: 15558-en_US)
Posting Date: Apr 22, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The Lupski laboratory seeks to determine the molecular mechanisms for disease using human genetic approaches to investigate clinical phenotypes. The lab is working closely with Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare diseases (GREGoR) consortium which is aimed to identify genetic causing of Mendelian disease through a focus on application of cutting-edge sequencing technology, e.g., long read sequencing, RNA sequencing, etc.
Job Duties
Performs in-depth sequence analyses on large genomic datasets of variant calling, interpretation and annotation.
Applies existing bioinformatics software to well-defined and novel genome analysis problems, and develops novel bioinformatics software to tackle biology questions.
Researches, assesses, and customizes third-party bioinformatics software, for utilization in projects.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
No experience required.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
15558
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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16. Postdoctoral Associate
Location: Houston, TX
Job Number: 7141415 (Ref #: 15558-en_US)
Posting Date: Apr 22, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The Lupski laboratory seeks to determine the molecular mechanisms for disease using human genetic approaches to investigate clinical phenotypes. The lab is working closely with Genomics Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare diseases (GREGoR) consortium which is aimed to identify genetic causing of Mendelian disease through a focus on application of cutting-edge sequencing technology, e.g., long read sequencing, RNA sequencing, etc.
Job Duties
Performs in-depth sequence analyses on large genomic datasets of variant calling, interpretation and annotation.
Applies existing bioinformatics software to well-defined and novel genome analysis problems, and develops novel bioinformatics software to tackle biology questions.
Researches, assesses, and customizes third-party bioinformatics software, for utilization in projects.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
No experience required.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
15558
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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