Postdoctoral Associate Position in Molecular and Cell Biology at Baylor College of Medicine

1.  Postdoctoral Associate

Division: Molecular and Cell Biology

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Occasional

Work Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: Per NIH Guidelines

FLSA Status: Exempt

Requisition ID: 16026

Summary

A CPRIT funded Postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jeanine Van Nostrand at Baylor College of Medicine. The successful applicant will join a research team with diverse expertise to study cancer biology and metabolism. The J-Van Nostrand lab is particularly interested in studying the role of metabolic checkpoints triggered by AMPK and mTOR signaling in cancer and metabolic disease. We combine approaches in mouse genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, imaging, and metabolomics to dissect these biological processes. The J-Van Nostrand lab is recruiting a highly motivated and creative scientist who is interested in pursuing research related to hepatocellular carcinoma, lung adenomas, mouse metabolism, and/or therapeutic approaches to treat or prevent cancer. Works occasional weekends.

Job Duties

Plans, directs and conducts specialized and advanced research experiments.

Evaluates and analyzes data.

Establishes new research protocols and procedures.

Summarizes research findings and publish results in research journals.

Presents research in both formal and informal settings.

Responsible for laboratory operations.

Targets the study area of understanding the causative and preventative role of AMPK in hepatocellular carcinoma.

Dissects the role of AMPK-dependent regulation of mTOR in metabolic disease and cancer.

Minimum Qualifications

MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.

No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic research experience.

First author paper or a first author paper in progress of being published.

Strongly prefer mouse experience.

Role requires mouse work.

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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