Postdoctoral Associate - Molecular & Human Genetics - Nakada Lab (90006101)
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7080766 (Ref #: 7661-en_US)
- Posting Date: Jul 2, 2021
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
Applicants are needed for a postdoctoral position in the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine. The successful candidate will design and lead the project aimed to elucidate how cancer cells regulate metabolic adaptation in vivo. The candidate will perform flow cytometry, bone marrow transplantation, and histological analyses, in addition to general molecular biological techniques to study leukemia. The candidate will also work with the PI to prepare the manuscript.
Job Duties
- Perform experiments to complete projects designed to study leukemia or hematopoietic stem cell biology.
- Analyze, interpret, and record the results.
- Write manuscript with the PI to report the findings.
- Review the literature, summarize the experimental results, and prepare drafts of the manuscript.
- Prepare presentation slides and present results to the lab and to the scientific community.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates who wish to work in stem cell biology with strong bioinformatics or systems biology background are encouraged to apply.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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